Kara is an inhabited village in Goilkera Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377608, the Census 2011 record lists 708 people in 142 households and the reported area is 86.27 hectares. The local references include Gamaharia Gram Panchayat, Goilkera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jmshadpur at about 61 km.
In short:
Kara is a village in Goilkera Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377608 and 708 people in 142 households.
Village Code377608
Population708
Households142
Area86.27 hectares
Nearest TownJmshadpur
Detailed village profile
Kara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 708 people, 86.27 hectares of reported area and Jmshadpur as the nearest town reference for Kara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kara falls under Goilkera Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 377608.
The record lists 708 people living in 142 households.
The reported village area is 86.27 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jmshadpur.
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
Kara
Census Village Code
377608
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goilkera
Sub-district Census Code
02733
CD Block
Goilkera
Gram Panchayat
Gamaharia
Households
142
Population
708
Male Population
392
Female Population
316
Sex Ratio
806.12
Area
86.27 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Jmshadpur
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
833105
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 Density820.68 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.08%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kara in the official administrative record. Census village code 377608, Gamaharia Gram Panchayat and Goilkera CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02733
Village Census Code
377608
CD Block Code
0239
CD Block Name
Goilkera
Gram Panchayat Name
Gamaharia
Location and Distance
Jmshadpur is the nearest town listed for Kara, about 61 km away. Chaibasa is listed as the district headquarters at about 82 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chakardharpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
53 km
District Headquarter
Chaibasa
Distance from District Headquarter
82 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chakradharpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
61 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Jmshadpur
Total Geographical Area
86.27 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 708 people in 142 households, with 392 male residents and 316 female residents. The average household size is 4.99, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 93.08% for Kara. Population density works out to about 820.68 people per sq km.
Total Households
142
Total Population
708
Male Population
392
Female Population
316
Sex Ratio
806.12
Average Household Size
4.99
ST Population
659
ST Male Population
368
ST Female Population
291
ST Population Share
93.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kara 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.56 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kara 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 29.61 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
36.45 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.92
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.22 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.29 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
29.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.6 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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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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 Type
Records
Share
CRM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
1
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of India
CRM
833105
Paschimi Singhbhum
Sonua
Sonuan
At and Post Sonua, Dist. West Singhbhum, Jharkhand - 833105, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833105
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 Kara village located?
Kara is in Goilkera Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Kara village in?
Kara village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.
Which state is Kara village in?
Kara village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Kara under?
Kara comes under Goilkera Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kara?
The Census village code of Kara is 377608.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kara under?
Kara is listed under GAMAHARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Goilkera.
What is the population of Kara village?
The village record lists 708 people and 142 households for Kara.
How many households are in Kara village?
The village record lists 142 households for Kara.
What is the male and female population of Kara?
The record lists 392 male residents and 316 female residents for Kara.
What is the sex ratio of Kara village?
The sex ratio of Kara is 806.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kara village?
The reported geographical area of Kara is 86.27 hectares.
What is the population density of Kara village?
The approximate population density of Kara is 820.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kara?
The nearest town listed for Kara is Jmshadpur, about 61 km away.
How far is Kara from the district headquarters?
Kara is about 82 km from Chaibasa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kara from the sub-district headquarters?
Kara is about 53 km from Chakardharpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kara?
For Kara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 29.61 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kara?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kara. These records include 1 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.