Karttikganj - Kashipur, Purulia

Karttikganj is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Kashipur and around 37.8 km from Purulia. Kashipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karttikganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karttikganj is 330628. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.33 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Karttikganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Karttikganj

According to the 2011 Census, Karttikganj village had a total population of 136 people, including 75 males and 61 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.56%, with male literacy at 67.21% and female literacy at 48.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Karttikganj

Karttikganj 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 Karttikganj

Karttikganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adra East Cabin, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Karttikganj is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Karttikganj is about 37.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karttikganj

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

Health Facilities in Karttikganj

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

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