Uttar Karkara
Uttar Karkara is a village located in Narayangarh subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Belda are the district & sub-district headquarters of Uttar Karkara village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Bakhrabad is the gram panchayat of Uttar Karkara village.
Here you can discover what makes Uttar Karkara unique in its vibrant Narayangarh-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Uttar Karkara’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 Uttar Karkara
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Uttar Karkara is 343345. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721424. Kharagpur is nearest town to Uttar Karkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.
Google Map of Uttar Karkara
Population of Uttar Karkara
According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Karkara has a total population of about 584, with approximately 296 males and 288 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 109 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 83.56%, with male literacy at about 87.16% and female literacy near 79.86%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Uttar Karkara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 584 | 296 | 288 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 109 | 61 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 488 | 258 | 230 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 38 | 58 |
Connectivity of Uttar Karkara
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Uttar Karkara. As per the 2011 stats, Uttar Karkara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Uttar Karkara
Knowing the nearby villages of Uttar Karkara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Uttar Karkara.
Frequently Asked Questions about Uttar Karkara
- Where is Uttar Karkara located?
- Uttar Karkara village is situated in Narayangarh Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Karkara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Karkara is Bakhrabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Uttar Karkara?
- The pincode of Uttar Karkara is 721424, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Uttar Karkara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Uttar Karkara is 584, with 296 males and 288 females.
- How many households are there in Uttar Karkara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Karkara village has a total of 145 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Uttar Karkara as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Uttar Karkara is 83.56%. The male literacy rate is 87.16%, while the female literacy rate is 79.86%.