Karamtal - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Karamtal is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 12.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karamtal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamtal is 318088. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.5 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karamtal

According to the 2011 Census, Karamtal village had a total population of 649 people, including 346 males and 303 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.53%, with male literacy at 67.11% and female literacy at 50.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Karamtal

Karamtal 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 Karamtal

Karamtal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Karamtal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Karamtal is about 12.4 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 Karamtal

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

Health Facilities in Karamtal

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

FAQs about Karamtal