Karkona

Block / Subdivision Galsi I
District Barddhaman
State West Bengal

About Karkona

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karkona village is 319918. Karkona village is located in Galsi I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Karkona village. As per 2009 stats, Loaramgopalpur is the gram panchayat of Karkona village.

The total geographical area of village is 393.49 hectares. Karkona has a total population of 2,595 peoples, out of which male population is 1,332 while female population is 1,263. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karkona village is 46.17% out of which 50.08% males and 42.04% females are literate. There are about 641 houses in karkona village. Pincode of karkona village locality is 713403.

Burdwan is nearest town to karkona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

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Population of Karkona

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,595 1,332 1,263
Literate Population 1,198 667 531
Illiterate Population 1,397 665 732

Connectivity of Karkona

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

Nearby Villages of Karkona

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkona

Where is Karkona located?

Karkona village is situated in Galsi I Subdivision, within the Barddhaman district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karkona?

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

What is the pincode of Karkona?

The pincode of Karkona is 713403, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkona is 2,595, with 1,332 males and 1,263 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Karkona village has a total of 641 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkona is 46.17%. The male literacy rate is 50.08%, while the female literacy rate is 42.04%.