Karkari

Karkari is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 31.6km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Paduma is the gram panchayat of Karkari village.

Here you can discover what makes Karkari unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Karkari’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 Karkari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkari is 318288. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Karkari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karkari 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karkari

Population of Karkari

According to the 2011 Census, Karkari has a total population of about 667, with approximately 361 males and 306 females. The sex ratio is around 847 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 203. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.17%, with male literacy at about 73.13% and female literacy near 53.59%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karkari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karkari

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

Nearby Villages of Karkari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkari