Karkaria

Karkaria is a village located in Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.9km away from sub-district headquarter Nakashipara (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Dharmada is the gram panchayat of Karkaria village.

Here you can discover what makes Karkaria unique in its vibrant Nakashipara-Nadia region. You’ll see Karkaria’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 Karkaria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karkaria is 321482. The village spans a total geographical area of 372.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741162. Krishna Nagar is nearest town to Karkaria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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

Google Map of Karkaria

Population of Karkaria

According to the 2011 Census, Karkaria has a total population of about 1,798, with approximately 918 males and 880 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 200 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 93 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 489. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.17%, with male literacy at about 59.04% and female literacy near 49.09%. There are around 444 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karkaria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karkaria

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

Nearby Villages of Karkaria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkaria