Indian Village Directory

Karkata Village

Karkata is an inhabited village in Saltora Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326106, the Census 2011 record lists 397 people in 79 households and the reported area is 135.13 hectares. The local references include Saltora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bankura at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Karkata is a village in Saltora Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326106 and 397 people in 79 households.
Village Code326106
Population397
Households79
Area135.13 hectares
Nearest TownBankura

Key Village Facts

Village
Karkata
Census Village Code
326106
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Saltora
Sub-district Census Code
02356
CD Block
Saltora
Households
79
Population
397
Male Population
214
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
855.14
Area
135.13 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722158
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karkata at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 397 people, 135.13 hectares of reported area and Bankura as the nearest town reference for Karkata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
BlockSaltora
CD BlockSaltora
  • Karkata falls under Saltora Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 326106.
  • The record lists 397 people living in 79 households.
  • The reported village area is 135.13 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bankura.
  • 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 Density293.79 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51.3%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 326106 and Saltora CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02356
Village Census Code
326106
CD Block Code
0203
CD Block Name
Saltora

Location and Distance

Bankura is the nearest town listed for Karkata, about 3 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saltora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.9 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town
Bankura
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
135.13 hectares
Area
1.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 397 people in 79 households, with 214 male residents and 183 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Karkata. Population density works out to about 293.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
79
Total Population
397
Male Population
214
Female Population
183
Sex Ratio
855.14
Average Household Size
5.03
SC Population
397
SC Male Population
214
SC Female Population
183
SC Population Share
100
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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karkata include tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karkata is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karkata show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 13.65 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares (51.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.48
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 722158 Bankura Saltora Saltora Bankura Saltora, Bankura-722158, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158
State Bank of India ATM 722158 Bankura Saltora Saltora Vill: Saltora State Bank of India Saltora, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158

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 Saltora Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Karkata village in?

Karkata village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Karkata village in?

Karkata village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Karkata under?

Karkata comes under Saltora Block. 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 326106.

What is the population of Karkata village?

The village record lists 397 people and 79 households for Karkata.

How many households are in Karkata village?

The village record lists 79 households for Karkata.

What is the male and female population of Karkata?

The record lists 214 male residents and 183 female residents for Karkata.

What is the sex ratio of Karkata village?

The sex ratio of Karkata is 855.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karkata village?

The reported geographical area of Karkata is 135.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Karkata village?

The approximate population density of Karkata is 293.79 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 Bankura, about 3 km away.

How far is Karkata from the sub-district headquarters?

Karkata is about 16.9 km from Saltora, the block 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 Paddy, net sown area is 13.65 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karkata. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karkata.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities 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.