Indian Village Directory

Karika Village

Karika is an inhabited village in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377137, the Census 2011 record lists 481 people in 90 households and the reported area is 208 hectares. The local references include Sawaniya Gram Panchayat, Bandgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 35 km.

In short:

Karika is a village in Bandgaon Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377137 and 481 people in 90 households.

Village Code377137
Population481
Households90
Area208 hectares

Detailed village profile

Karika at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 481 people, 208 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Karika, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
Sub-district Bandgaon
CD Block Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat SAWANIYA
  • Karika falls under Bandgaon Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 377137.
  • The record lists 481 people living in 90 households.
  • The reported village area is 208 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

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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
Karika
Census Village Code
377137
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bandgaon
Sub-district Census Code
02730
CD Block
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat
Sawaniya
Households
90
Population
481
Male Population
267
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
801.5
Area
208 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835216
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 231.25 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.75% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karika in the official administrative record. Census village code 377137, Sawaniya Gram Panchayat and Bandgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02730
Village Census Code
377137
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Bandgaon
Gram Panchayat Name
Sawaniya

Location and Distance

Khunti is the nearest town listed for Karika, about 35 km away. Paschimi Singhbhum is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Paschimi Singhbhum
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
65 km
Total Geographical Area
208 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 481 people in 90 households, with 267 male residents and 214 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 0.83% and ST share is 98.75% for Karika. Population density works out to about 231.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
90
Total Population
481
Male Population
267
Female Population
214
Sex Ratio
801.5
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.83
ST Population
475
ST Male Population
262
ST Female Population
213
ST Population Share
98.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karika list 1 government primary school and 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karika 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
Spring
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.83 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karika 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
National Highway
Available
Major 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 Karika include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karika is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karika show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 13.46 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
6.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.05
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
194.22 hectares
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
180.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
13.46
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
9.26 hectares

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 Karika

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
9
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 6 67%
CRM 3 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 4 44%
State Bank of India 2 22%
Union Bank of India 2 22%
Punjab National Bank 1 11%

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
Bank of India ATM 835216 Paschimi Singhbhum Bandgaon Bandgaon At and Post Bandgaon, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 835216, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 835216
Punjab National Bank ATM 835216 Khunti Khunti Khunti (Np) Automobiles, Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand-835216 Pnb Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
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
Bank of India CRM 835216 Paschimi Singhbhum Bandgaon Bandgaon At and Post Bandgaon, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 835216, Paschimi Singhbhum, 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 Karika village located?

Karika is in Bandgaon Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Karika village in?

Karika village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.

Which state is Karika village in?

Karika village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karika under?

Karika comes under Bandgaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karika?

The Census village code of Karika is 377137.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karika under?

Karika is listed under SAWANIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bandgaon.

What is the population of Karika village?

The village record lists 481 people and 90 households for Karika.

How many households are in Karika village?

The village record lists 90 households for Karika.

What is the male and female population of Karika?

The record lists 267 male residents and 214 female residents for Karika.

What is the sex ratio of Karika village?

The sex ratio of Karika is 801.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karika village?

The reported geographical area of Karika is 208 hectares.

What is the population density of Karika village?

The approximate population density of Karika is 231.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karika?

The nearest town listed for Karika is Khunti, about 35 km away.

How far is Karika from the district headquarters?

Karika is about 65 km from Paschimi Singhbhum, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karika from the sub-district headquarters?

Karika is about 4 km from Bandgaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karika?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karika.

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

For Karika, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 13.46 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karika. These records include 4 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.