Karkara

Block / Subdivision Jaipur
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Karkara

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karkara village is 329784. Karkara village is located in Jaipur subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 29.7km away from sub-district headquarter Jaipur (tehsildar office) and 81.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Sidhi Jamra is the gram panchayat of Karkara village.

The total geographical area of village is 345.49 hectares. Karkara has a total population of 3,885 peoples, out of which male population is 1,988 while female population is 1,897. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karkara village is 35.60% out of which 45.22% males and 25.51% females are literate. There are about 745 houses in karkara village. Pincode of karkara village locality is 723213.

Bokaro is nearest town to karkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Karkara

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,885 1,988 1,897
Literate Population 1,383 899 484
Illiterate Population 2,502 1,089 1,413

Connectivity of Karkara

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

Nearby Villages of Karkara

Frequently Asked Questions about Karkara

Where is Karkara located?

Karkara village is situated in Jaipur Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karkara?

The Gram Panchayat of Karkara is Sidhi Jamra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Karkara?

The pincode of Karkara is 723213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karkara is 3,885, with 1,988 males and 1,897 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Karkara village has a total of 745 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karkara is 35.60%. The male literacy rate is 45.22%, while the female literacy rate is 25.51%.