Karimnagar - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Karimnagar is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 49.3 km from Alipore. Rajarampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karimnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karimnagar is 334517. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.71 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karimnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Karimnagar village had a total population of 5,443 people, including 2,822 males and 2,621 females, living in 1,085 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.14%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 743, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,4432,8222,621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904488416
Scheduled Castes (SC)743377366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population3,3651,7961,569
Illiterate Population2,0781,0261,052

Nearby Villages of Karimnagar

Karimnagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak RaypurSouth-East1.21 km
ManoharpurNorth-West1.31 km
Uttar RamdebpurSouth-East1.44 km
AnoarpurNorth-East1.54 km
KalitalaWest1.80 km
IshwaripurEast2.06 km
Paschim GopalnagarSouth-West2.12 km
Chak Kalicharan LaskarSouth2.30 km
DhanumandalSouth-West2.37 km
Chak HaruraySouth-East2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karimnagar

Karimnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udairampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Karimnagar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Karimnagar is about 49.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karimnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Karimnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karimnagar

Where is Karimnagar located?

Karimnagar village is located in Kulpi Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karimnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Karimnagar is Rajarampur.

What is the pincode of Karimnagar?

The pincode of Karimnagar is 743351.

What is the population of Karimnagar?

Karimnagar had a total population of 5,443, including 2,822 males and 2,621 females.

How many households are there in Karimnagar?

Karimnagar had 1,085 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karimnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karimnagar was 74.14%. Male literacy was 76.95% and female literacy was 71.16%.