Village code 319918

Karkona Village, Galsi - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Karkona is a village in Galsi - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Barddhaman district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Karkona village map in West Bengal
Karkona village map image for Galsi - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Karkona is a village in Galsi - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Barddhaman district, West Bengal. For Karkona, the population is 2,595, PIN code is 713403 and Census village code is 319918. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Karkona village
Village code319918
PIN code713403
Population2,595
Households641
Area393.49 ha / 3.93 sq. km / 972 acres
Population density659 people per sq. km
Sex ratio948 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBurdwan (44 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBarddhaman
Census 2011 districtBarddhaman

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 713403. This helps users verify the postal area for Karkona, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Karkona village
PIN code713403
Post offices linked with this PINBudbud SO, Dwarnari BO, Jharul BO, Kasba BO, Nurkona BO, and Paraj BO
Best matching post officeBudbud SO (Post office)
Delivery office records7
Postal districtPurba Bardhaman
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionBurdwan Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Karkona comes under Karkona gram panchayat and Galsi - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Galsi - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Galsi at 15.30 km. The Census district headquarters, Barddhaman, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Karkona
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtBarddhaman
Census 2011 districtBarddhaman
State code19
District code335
Block / Census sub-district code2287
C.D. Block code134
Block panchayat code134

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Karkona village and its household count.

Total population

2,595 residents in 641 households

Male population

1,332

Female population

1,263

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,132; Scheduled Tribes: 92

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Karkona
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Karkona
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeAvailable
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Karkona
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power21 hours per day
Winter domestic power24 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Karkona
Net area sown388.80 hectares
Irrigated area300 hectares
Unirrigated area88.80 hectares
Canal irrigated area300 hectares
Non-agricultural area2.69 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat
Third cropOil Seed

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Karkona
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ramgopalpur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ramgopalpur, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Ramgopalpur, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Karkona

Burdwan (44 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Galsi is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Karkona
Nearest major townBurdwan (44 km)
Block headquartersGalsi (15.30 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Karkona. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Karkona
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Dispensary1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength1
Dispensary Doctors in Position1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath for General PublicAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre (CSC)Available
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karkona village located?

Karkona is located in Galsi - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Barddhaman.

Which Block is Karkona in?

Karkona is in Galsi - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Karkona in?

District: Barddhaman.

What is the village code of Karkona?

The Census village code of Karkona is 319918.

What is the PIN code of Karkona?

The PIN code reported for Karkona is 713403.

What is the population of Karkona?

Karkona has 2,595 residents in 641 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Karkona?

The nearest statutory town to Karkona is Burdwan (44 km).

Which crops are grown in Karkona?

The main crops reported for Karkona are Paddy, Wheat, and Oil Seed.

What land-use details are available for Karkona?

Land-use details for Karkona include net area sown: 388.80 hectares, irrigated area: 300 hectares, and unirrigated area: 88.80 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Karkona?

Government primary school status for Karkona is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Karkona?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Karkona?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Karkona?

The total geographical area of Karkona is 393.49 hectares.

How many households are in Karkona?

Karkona has 641 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Karkona?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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