Karkota

Block / Subdivision Indpur
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Karkota

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karkota village is 326834. Karkota village is located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Karkota village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Karkota village.

The total geographical area of village is 153.81 hectares. Karkota has a total population of 609 peoples, out of which male population is 333 while female population is 276. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 828 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karkota village is 42.36% out of which 50.15% males and 32.97% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in karkota village. Pincode of karkota village locality is 722121.

When it comes to administration, Karkota village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karkota village comes under Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. Bankura is nearest town to karkota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Karkota

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 609 333 276
Literate Population 258 167 91
Illiterate Population 351 166 185

Connectivity of Karkota

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karkota

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkota

Where is Karkota located?

Karkota village is situated in Indpur Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karkota?

The Gram Panchayat of Karkota is Gourbazar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Karkota?

The pincode of Karkota is 722121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Karkota as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkota is 609, with 333 males and 276 females.

How many households are there in Karkota as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Karkota village has a total of 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karkota as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkota is 42.36%. The male literacy rate is 50.15%, while the female literacy rate is 32.97%.