Indian Village Directory

Karma Village

Karma is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366796, the Census 2011 record lists 506 people in 95 households and the reported area is 651 hectares. The local references include Nawadih Gram Panchayat, Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Karma is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366796 and 506 people in 95 households.
Village Code366796
Population506
Households95
Area651 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Karma
Census Village Code
366796
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
Nawadih
Households
95
Population
506
Male Population
243
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,082.3
Area
651 hectares
Area
6.51 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 506 people, 651 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Karma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChainpur
CD BlockChainpur
Gram PanchayatNAWADIH
  • Karma falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366796.
  • The record lists 506 people living in 95 households.
  • The reported village area is 651 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density77.73 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share97.23%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karma in the official administrative record. Census village code 366796, Nawadih Gram Panchayat and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366796
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Nawadih

Location and Distance

Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Karma, about 14 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daltonganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
651 hectares
Area
6.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 506 people in 95 households, with 243 male residents and 263 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 1.38% and ST share is 97.23% for Karma. Population density works out to about 77.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
95
Total Population
506
Male Population
243
Female Population
263
Sex Ratio
1,082.3
Average Household Size
5.33
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
1.38
ST Population
492
ST Male Population
237
ST Female Population
255
ST Population Share
97.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karma list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
77.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karma include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karma show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
460.16 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.8
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
70.89 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.9 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karma

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

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
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
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 Karma village located?

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

Which district is Karma village in?

Karma village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Karma village in?

Karma village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karma under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karma?

The Census village code of Karma is 366796.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karma under?

Karma is listed under NAWADIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chainpur.

What is the population of Karma village?

The village record lists 506 people and 95 households for Karma.

How many households are in Karma village?

The village record lists 95 households for Karma.

What is the male and female population of Karma?

The record lists 243 male residents and 263 female residents for Karma.

What is the sex ratio of Karma village?

The sex ratio of Karma is 1,082.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karma village?

The reported geographical area of Karma is 651 hectares.

What is the population density of Karma village?

The approximate population density of Karma is 77.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karma?

The nearest town listed for Karma is Daltonganj, about 14 km away.

How far is Karma from the district headquarters?

Karma is about 14 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karma from the sub-district headquarters?

Karma is about 10 km from Chainpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karma?

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

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

For Karma, reported agricultural commodities include Rice.

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

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