Where is Karkai village located?
Karkai is in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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Karkai Village
Karkai is an inhabited village in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342664, the Census 2011 record lists 3,113 people in 727 households and the reported area is 221.77 hectares. The local references include Pingla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 10 km.
Karkai is a village in Pingla Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342664 and 3,113 people in 727 households.
Village Code342664
Population3,113
Households727
Area221.77 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Detailed village profile
Karkai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,113 people, 221.77 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Karkai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Karkai falls under Pingla Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 342664.
- The record lists 3,113 people living in 727 households.
- The reported village area is 221.77 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Karkai
- Census Village Code
- 342664
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pingla
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- CD Block
- Pingla
- Households
- 727
- Population
- 3,113
- Male Population
- 1,610
- Female Population
- 1,503
- Sex Ratio
- 933.54
- Area
- 221.77 hectares
- Area
- 2.22 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721140
- 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
1,403.71 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.34%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
17.67%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karkai in the official administrative record. Census village code 342664 and Pingla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- Village Census Code
- 342664
- CD Block Code
- 0310
- CD Block Name
- Pingla
Location and Distance
Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Karkai, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pingla
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 221.77 hectares
- Area
- 2.22 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,113 people in 727 households, with 1,610 male residents and 1,503 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 10.34% and ST share is 17.67% for Karkai. Population density works out to about 1,403.71 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 727
- Total Population
- 3,113
- Male Population
- 1,610
- Female Population
- 1,503
- Sex Ratio
- 933.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.28
- SC Population
- 322
- SC Male Population
- 173
- SC Female Population
- 149
- SC Population Share
- 10.34
- ST Population
- 550
- ST Male Population
- 286
- ST Female Population
- 264
- ST Population Share
- 17.67
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karkai list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karkai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karkai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 76.03 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 56.68 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karkai include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karkai include cooperative bank, 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.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karkai is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 13 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Karkai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 145.74 hectares and irrigated land is 145.74 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Mat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Jute Bag
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Seed
- Manufacturers Commodities Third
- Mustard Oil
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 145.74
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 145.74
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 89.06 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karkai
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
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 25% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Karkai | Karkai Gram Panchayat Office, I Floor, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Jamna | Teh.midnapur Jamna, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Pingla | Village: Pingla Jamna Bus Stand Near Sbi Pingla, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Pingla | Village: Pingla Jamna Bus Stop, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
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
Which district is Karkai village in?
Karkai village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Karkai village in?
Karkai village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Karkai under?
Karkai comes under Pingla Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Karkai?
The Census village code of Karkai is 342664.
What is the population of Karkai village?
The village record lists 3,113 people and 727 households for Karkai.
How many households are in Karkai village?
The village record lists 727 households for Karkai.
What is the male and female population of Karkai?
The record lists 1,610 male residents and 1,503 female residents for Karkai.
What is the sex ratio of Karkai village?
The sex ratio of Karkai is 933.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Karkai village?
The reported geographical area of Karkai is 221.77 hectares.
What is the population density of Karkai village?
The approximate population density of Karkai is 1,403.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Karkai?
The nearest town listed for Karkai is Kharagpur, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Karkai?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Karkai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Karkai?
For Karkai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 145.74 hectares and irrigated land is 145.74 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karkai?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karkai. These records include 3 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 Karkai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karkai.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Karkai.