Indian Village Directory

Karakat Village

Karakat is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366693, the Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 185 households and the reported area is 250.1 hectares. The local references include Bandua Gram Panchayat, Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 1 km.

In short:

Karakat is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366693 and 879 people in 185 households.

Village Code366693
Population879
Households185
Area250.1 hectares

Detailed village profile

Karakat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 879 people, 250.1 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Karakat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Palamu
Sub-district Chainpur
CD Block Chainpur
Gram Panchayat BANDUA
  • Karakat falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366693.
  • The record lists 879 people living in 185 households.
  • The reported village area is 250.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Karakat
Census Village Code
366693
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chainpur
Sub-district Census Code
02634
CD Block
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat
Bandua
Households
185
Population
879
Male Population
494
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
779.35
Area
250.1 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
1 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822110
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 351.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 51.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.11% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karakat in the official administrative record. Census village code 366693, Bandua Gram Panchayat and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366693
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bandua

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Karakat, about 1 km away. Palamu is listed as the district headquarters at about 7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Palamu
Distance from District Headquarter
7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
110 km
Distance from Nearest Town
1 km
Total Geographical Area
250.1 hectares
Area
2.5 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 879 people in 185 households, with 494 male residents and 385 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 51.31% and ST share is 0.11% for Karakat. Population density works out to about 351.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
185
Total Population
879
Male Population
494
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
779.35
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
451
SC Male Population
248
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
51.31
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Karakat.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.68 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karakat include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karakat show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 11.19 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
124.33 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.62
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.48 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.21 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9.71 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
24.33 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
42.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
11.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.19 hectares

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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karakat

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822110 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Dist Palamu Jharkhand-822110 Ward No.34 Khata No.312 Plot No.104 S/O Krishna Prasad Puranchand Chowk Thana Road At+p.o+…
State Bank of India CRM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110
State Bank of India ATM 822110 Palamau Chainpur Shah Pur (Ct) 822110 Shahpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822110

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 Karakat village located?

Karakat is in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Karakat village in?

Karakat village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Karakat village in?

Karakat village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karakat under?

Karakat comes under Chainpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karakat?

The Census village code of Karakat is 366693.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karakat under?

Karakat is listed under BANDUA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chainpur.

What is the population of Karakat village?

The village record lists 879 people and 185 households for Karakat.

How many households are in Karakat village?

The village record lists 185 households for Karakat.

What is the male and female population of Karakat?

The record lists 494 male residents and 385 female residents for Karakat.

What is the sex ratio of Karakat village?

The sex ratio of Karakat is 779.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karakat village?

The reported geographical area of Karakat is 250.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Karakat village?

The approximate population density of Karakat is 351.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karakat?

The nearest town listed for Karakat is Medininagar, about 1 km away.

How far is Karakat from the district headquarters?

Karakat is about 7 km from Palamu, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karakat from the sub-district headquarters?

Karakat is about 5 km from Chainpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karakat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Karakat.

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

For Karakat, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 11.19 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karakat. 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.