Indian Village Directory

Karkata Village

Karkata is an inhabited village in Namkum Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373999, the Census 2011 record lists 533 people in 111 households and the reported area is 288.33 hectares. The local references include Hurwa Gram Panchayat, Namkum CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Karkata is a village in Namkum Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373999 and 533 people in 111 households.
Village Code373999
Population533
Households111
Area288.33 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Karkata
Census Village Code
373999
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Namkum
Sub-district Census Code
02690
CD Block
Namkum
Gram Panchayat
Hurwa
Households
111
Population
533
Male Population
276
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
931.16
Area
288.33 hectares
Area
2.88 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835221
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karkata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 533 people, 288.33 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Karkata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRanchi
Sub-districtNamkum
CD BlockNamkum
Gram PanchayatHURWA
  • Karkata falls under Namkum Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 373999.
  • The record lists 533 people living in 111 households.
  • The reported village area is 288.33 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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 Density184.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share84.62%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karkata in the official administrative record. Census village code 373999, Hurwa Gram Panchayat and Namkum CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02690
Village Census Code
373999
CD Block Code
0196
CD Block Name
Namkum
Gram Panchayat Name
Hurwa

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Karkata, about 30 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Namkum
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
288.33 hectares
Area
2.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 533 people in 111 households, with 276 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 14.45% and ST share is 84.62% for Karkata. Population density works out to about 184.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
111
Total Population
533
Male Population
276
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
931.16
Average Household Size
4.8
SC Population
77
SC Male Population
37
SC Female Population
40
SC Population Share
14.45
ST Population
451
ST Male Population
237
ST Female Population
214
ST Population Share
84.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karkata 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

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karkata include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.49 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karkata 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
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Karkata include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karkata show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 220.92 hectares and irrigated land is 5.79 hectares (2.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Forest Area In Hectares
11.13 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.32
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.56 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.46 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
220.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
214.64 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.79
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1.3 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karkata

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 67%
CRM 2 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 33%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 17%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Axis Bank Limited 1 17%

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 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Tupudana Chowk, Upudana, Post Hatia, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835221
Axis Bank Limited CRM 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Po Ps Tupudana, Dist Ranchi, Jharkhand Upper Ground and First Floor, Khunti Road, Beside Rajendra Nurshing Home, Ranchi…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Hulhundu Oposite Satranji Bazar Satranji, P. O-Hulhundu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835221
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) ICICI Bank Atm, Golden Quick Fuel Hular Road Khunti Ranchi 835221 Jharkhand ICICI Bank Atm, Golden Quick Fuel Hular Roa…
State Bank of India ATM 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Sbi Tupudana Sbi Tupudana Ranchi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835221
Bank of India CRM 835221 Ranchi Kanke Ranchi (M Corp.) Tupudana Chowk, Upudana, Post Hatia, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835221

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 Karkata village located?

Karkata is in Namkum Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Karkata village in?

Karkata village is in Ranchi district.

Which state is Karkata village in?

Karkata village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Karkata under?

Karkata comes under Namkum Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karkata?

The Census village code of Karkata is 373999.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karkata under?

Karkata is listed under HURWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Namkum.

What is the population of Karkata village?

The village record lists 533 people and 111 households for Karkata.

How many households are in Karkata village?

The village record lists 111 households for Karkata.

What is the male and female population of Karkata?

The record lists 276 male residents and 257 female residents for Karkata.

What is the sex ratio of Karkata village?

The sex ratio of Karkata is 931.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karkata village?

The reported geographical area of Karkata is 288.33 hectares.

What is the population density of Karkata village?

The approximate population density of Karkata is 184.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karkata?

The nearest town listed for Karkata is Ranchi, about 30 km away.

How far is Karkata from the district headquarters?

Karkata is about 30 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karkata?

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

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

For Karkata, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Lah, net sown area is 220.92 hectares and irrigated land is 5.79 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karkata. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Karkata.

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.