Karea

Karea is a village located in Bharatpur I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Bharatpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Karea village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sijgram is the gram panchayat of Karea village.

Here you can discover what makes Karea unique in its vibrant Bharatpur I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Karea’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 Karea

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karea is 315816. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742301. Kandi is nearest town to Karea village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Karea

Population of Karea

According to the 2011 Census, Karea has a total population of about 1,259, with approximately 654 males and 605 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 120 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.04%, with male literacy at about 76.15% and female literacy near 67.60%. There are around 326 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karea's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karea

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

Nearby Villages of Karea

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karea