Indian Village Directory

Karanka Village

Karanka is an inhabited village in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375166, the Census 2011 record lists 305 people in 56 households and the reported area is 156 hectares. The local references include Rumutkel Gram Panchayat, Murhu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Karanka is a village in Murhu Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375166 and 305 people in 56 households.
Village Code375166
Population305
Households56
Area156 hectares
Nearest TownKhunti

Key Village Facts

Village
Karanka
Census Village Code
375166
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Murhu
Sub-district Census Code
02703
CD Block
Murhu
Gram Panchayat
Rumutkel
Households
56
Population
305
Male Population
154
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
980.52
Area
156 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Khunti
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karanka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 305 people, 156 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Karanka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKhunti
Sub-districtMurhu
CD BlockMurhu
Gram PanchayatRUMUTKEL
  • Karanka falls under Murhu Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375166.
  • The record lists 305 people living in 56 households.
  • The reported village area is 156 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density195.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.11%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karanka in the official administrative record. Census village code 375166, Rumutkel Gram Panchayat and Murhu CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02703
Village Census Code
375166
CD Block Code
0209
Gram Panchayat Code
0122
CD Block Name
Murhu
Gram Panchayat Name
Rumutkel

Location and Distance

Khunti is the nearest town listed for Karanka, about 31 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Murhu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
156 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 305 people in 56 households, with 154 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 93.11% for Karanka. Population density works out to about 195.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
56
Total Population
305
Male Population
154
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
980.52
Average Household Size
5.45
ST Population
284
ST Male Population
144
ST Female Population
140
ST Population Share
93.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karanka list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karanka include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karanka include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karanka include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karanka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah and net sown area is 41.72 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
6.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.75 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.42 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.02 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
42.96 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.72

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karanka

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Union Bank of India 2 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Union Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Main Road Murhu Murhu Branch Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khunti, Jhark…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karanka village located?

Karanka is in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Karanka village in?

Karanka village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Karanka village in?

Karanka village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karanka under?

Karanka comes under Murhu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karanka?

The Census village code of Karanka is 375166.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karanka under?

Karanka is listed under RUMUTKEL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Murhu.

What is the population of Karanka village?

The village record lists 305 people and 56 households for Karanka.

How many households are in Karanka village?

The village record lists 56 households for Karanka.

What is the male and female population of Karanka?

The record lists 154 male residents and 151 female residents for Karanka.

What is the sex ratio of Karanka village?

The sex ratio of Karanka is 980.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karanka village?

The reported geographical area of Karanka is 156 hectares.

What is the population density of Karanka village?

The approximate population density of Karanka is 195.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karanka?

The nearest town listed for Karanka is Khunti, about 31 km away.

How far is Karanka from the district headquarters?

Karanka is about 31 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karanka from the sub-district headquarters?

Karanka is about 21 km from Murhu, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karanka?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karanka.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karanka?

For Karanka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah and net sown area is 41.72 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karanka?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karanka. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.