Karkai

Block / Subdivision Pingla
State West Bengal

About Karkai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karkai village is 342664. Karkai village is located in Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Pingla are the district & sub-district headquarters of Karkai village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Karkai village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 221.77 hectares. Karkai has a total population of 3,113 peoples, out of which male population is 1,610 while female population is 1,503. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karkai village is 76.81% out of which 81.99% males and 71.26% females are literate. There are about 727 houses in karkai village. Pincode of karkai village locality is 721140.

Kharagpur is nearest town to karkai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Karkai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,113 1,610 1,503
Literate Population 2,391 1,320 1,071
Illiterate Population 722 290 432

Connectivity of Karkai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karkai

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkai

Where is Karkai located?

Karkai village is situated in Pingla Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karkai?

Karkai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Karkai?

The pincode of Karkai is 721140, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Karkai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkai is 3,113, with 1,610 males and 1,503 females.

How many households are there in Karkai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Karkai village has a total of 727 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karkai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkai is 76.81%. The male literacy rate is 81.99%, while the female literacy rate is 71.26%.