Karkai - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Karkai is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Karkai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkai is 342664. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.77 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karkai

As per Census 2011, Karkai village has a total population of 3,113 people, consisting of 1,610 males and 1,503 females. The village has 727 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,391 literate and 722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 550 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karkai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karkai

Karkai 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 Karkai

Karkai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Duan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Karkai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkai

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

Health Facilities in Karkai

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

FAQs about Karkai