Karkota

Karkota is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Karkota unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Karkota’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karkota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkota is 326834. The village spans a total geographical area of 153.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Karkota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karkota village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karkota

Population of Karkota

According to the 2011 Census, Karkota has a total population of about 609, with approximately 333 males and 276 females. The sex ratio is around 828 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.36%, with male literacy at about 50.15% and female literacy near 32.97%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karkota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karkota

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karkota. As per the 2011 stats, Karkota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karkota

Knowing the nearby villages of Karkota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karkota.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkota