Indian Village Directory

Karpa Village

Karpa is an inhabited village in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487943, the Census 2011 record lists 2,018 people in 353 households and the reported area is 996.65 hectares. The local references include Bankhedi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pipariya at about 37 km.

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Quick answer: Karpa is a village in Bankhedi Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487943 and 2,018 people in 353 households.
Village Code487943
Population2,018
Households353
Area996.65 hectares
Nearest TownPipariya

Key Village Facts

Village
Karpa
Census Village Code
487943
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bankhedi
Sub-district Census Code
03619
CD Block
Bankhedi
Households
353
Population
2,018
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
988
Sex Ratio
959.22
Area
996.65 hectares
Area
9.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Nearest Town Distance
37 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karpa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,018 people, 996.65 hectares of reported area and Pipariya as the nearest town reference for Karpa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHoshangabad
Sub-districtBankhedi
CD BlockBankhedi
  • Karpa falls under Bankhedi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487943.
  • The record lists 2,018 people living in 353 households.
  • The reported village area is 996.65 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pipariya.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density202.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.72 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.38%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karpa in the official administrative record. Census village code 487943 and Bankhedi CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03619
Village Census Code
487943
CD Block Code
0202
CD Block Name
Bankhedi

Location and Distance

Pipariya is the nearest town listed for Karpa, about 37 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bankhedi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pipariya
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
996.65 hectares
Area
9.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,018 people in 353 households, with 1,030 male residents and 988 female residents. The average household size is 5.72, and SC share is 13.08% and ST share is 7.38% for Karpa. Population density works out to about 202.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
353
Total Population
2,018
Male Population
1,030
Female Population
988
Sex Ratio
959.22
Average Household Size
5.72
SC Population
264
SC Male Population
139
SC Female Population
125
SC Population Share
13.08
ST Population
149
ST Male Population
78
ST Female Population
71
ST Population Share
7.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karpa 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.

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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karpa include hand pump 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
45.11 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
671.36 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Karpa include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karpa is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karpa show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 862.28 hectares and irrigated land is 679.57 hectares (78.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
21.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
35.43 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.58 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.21 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.74 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
862.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
182.71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
679.57
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8.21 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karpa village located?

Karpa is in Bankhedi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Karpa village in?

Karpa village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Karpa village in?

Karpa village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Karpa under?

Karpa comes under Bankhedi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karpa?

The Census village code of Karpa is 487943.

What is the population of Karpa village?

The village record lists 2,018 people and 353 households for Karpa.

How many households are in Karpa village?

The village record lists 353 households for Karpa.

What is the male and female population of Karpa?

The record lists 1,030 male residents and 988 female residents for Karpa.

What is the sex ratio of Karpa village?

The sex ratio of Karpa is 959.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karpa village?

The reported geographical area of Karpa is 996.65 hectares.

What is the population density of Karpa village?

The approximate population density of Karpa is 202.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karpa?

The nearest town listed for Karpa is Pipariya, about 37 km away.

How far is Karpa from the district headquarters?

Karpa is about 110 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karpa from the sub-district headquarters?

Karpa is about 15 km from Bankhedi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karpa?

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

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

For Karpa, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 862.28 hectares and irrigated land is 679.57 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karpa.

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.