Indian Village Directory

Karso Village

Karso is an inhabited village in Chainpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366733, the Census 2011 record lists 3,560 people in 640 households and the reported area is 1,524 hectares. The local references include Karso Gram Panchayat, Chainpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Karso is a village in Chainpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366733 and 3,560 people in 640 households.
Village Code366733
Population3,560
Households640
Area1,524 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Karso
Census Village Code
366733
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
Karso
Households
640
Population
3,560
Male Population
1,852
Female Population
1,708
Sex Ratio
922.25
Area
1,524 hectares
Area
15.24 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karso at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,560 people, 1,524 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Karso, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtChainpur
CD BlockChainpur
Gram PanchayatKARSO
  • Karso falls under Chainpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366733.
  • The record lists 3,560 people living in 640 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,524 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Density233.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.28%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karso in the official administrative record. Census village code 366733, Karso Gram Panchayat and Chainpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02634
Village Census Code
366733
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Chainpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Karso

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Karso, about 25 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chainpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
195 km
Total Geographical Area
1,524 hectares
Area
15.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,560 people in 640 households, with 1,852 male residents and 1,708 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 22.61% and ST share is 30.28% for Karso. Population density works out to about 233.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
640
Total Population
3,560
Male Population
1,852
Female Population
1,708
Sex Ratio
922.25
Average Household Size
5.56
SC Population
805
SC Male Population
418
SC Female Population
387
SC Population Share
22.61
ST Population
1,078
ST Male Population
561
ST Female Population
517
ST Population Share
30.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karso list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karso. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karso include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karso is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karso show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 980.9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
531.06 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.04
Net Area Sown In Hectares
980.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
980.9 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karso

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
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 Karso village located?

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

Which district is Karso village in?

Karso village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Karso village in?

Karso village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karso under?

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

What is the Census village code of Karso?

The Census village code of Karso is 366733.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karso under?

Karso is listed under KARSO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chainpur.

What is the population of Karso village?

The village record lists 3,560 people and 640 households for Karso.

How many households are in Karso village?

The village record lists 640 households for Karso.

What is the male and female population of Karso?

The record lists 1,852 male residents and 1,708 female residents for Karso.

What is the sex ratio of Karso village?

The sex ratio of Karso is 922.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karso village?

The reported geographical area of Karso is 1,524 hectares.

What is the population density of Karso village?

The approximate population density of Karso is 233.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karso?

The nearest town listed for Karso is Garhwa, about 25 km away.

How far is Karso from the district headquarters?

Karso is about 29 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karso from the sub-district headquarters?

Karso is about 25 km from Chainpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karso?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Karso.

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

For Karso, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 980.9 hectares.

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

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