Karkaria - Nakashipara, Nadia

Karkaria is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dharmada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkaria is 321482. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.72 hectares and falls under the 741162 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Karkaria

According to the 2011 Census, Karkaria village had a total population of 1,798 people, including 918 males and 880 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.95%, with male literacy at 66.26% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkaria

Karkaria 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 Karkaria

Karkaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Karkaria is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Karkaria is about 25 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 Karkaria

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

Health Facilities in Karkaria

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

FAQs about Karkaria