Kargara - Obra, Sonbhadra

Kargara is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Robertsganj and around 16 km from Sonbhadra. Kargara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kargara is 214014. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.53 hectares and falls under the 231205 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kargara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kargara

According to the 2011 Census, Kargara village had a total population of 3,723 people, including 1,919 males and 1,804 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.99%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 32.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 799.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kargara

Kargara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kargara

Kargara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chopan, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kargara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kargara is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kargara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kargara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kargara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kargara village are given below:

FAQs about Kargara