Karkari - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Karkari is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 31.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkari is 318288. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.27 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karkari

As per Census 2011, Karkari village has a total population of 667 people, consisting of 361 males and 306 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karkari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karkari

Karkari 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 Karkari

Karkari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Karkari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Karkari is about 31.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkari

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

Health Facilities in Karkari

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

FAQs about Karkari