Karamara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Karamara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Purulia and around 26.3 km from Purulia. Chakaltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamara is 330965. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.71 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karamara

As per Census 2011, Karamara village has a total population of 664 people, consisting of 323 males and 341 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 605 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karamara

Karamara 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 Karamara

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Karamara. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Karamara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Karamara is about 26.3 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 Karamara

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

Health Facilities in Karamara

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

FAQs about Karamara