Karma (कर्मा) — Gomia, Bokaro, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Veena Devi

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LGD code: 362382
Pincode: 825312
Population: 995
Households: 171
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 281
Distance to district centre: 186 km
Distance to mandal centre: 158 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karma compares

Literacy rate

49.8%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Karma: 49.8%
Gomia mandal: 46.7%
Bokaro district: 61.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,039

+73 vs mandal average

Karma: 1,039
Gomia mandal: 966

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.4 vs mandal average

Karma: 5.8
Gomia mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Karma

LGD code: 362382
Pincode: 825312
Population (Census 2011): 995
Population (projected 2026): 2,358
Households: 171
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1039
Literacy rate: 49.8%
Coordinates: 25.15067°N, 87.48274°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kodarma
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gandey
Member of Parliament: Annpurna Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpana Murmu Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Veena Devi
Block / Mandal: Gomia

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bokaro district level

Then & Now

Karma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

995

Census 2011 baseline

+137.0%

Population · 2026

2,358

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

171

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 995Census 2011
Households: 171Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3582026 proj. · +137% vs 2011
Est. households: —

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bokaro district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bokaro district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bokaro district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Gomia · ≈ 158 km

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District centre

Bokaro · ≈ 186 km

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May 2026

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Gas tanker catches fire on Bokaro bridge, traffic halted on NH-32

Gas tanker catches fire on Bokaro bridge, traffic halted on NH-32 (via Daily Pioneer). Read the full story at the source.

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Jharkhand: Injured Muslim Youth Allegedly Jailed Instead of Hospitalised After Assault in Bokaro

Jharkhand: Injured Muslim Youth Allegedly Jailed Instead of Hospitalised After Assault in Bokaro (via The Hindustan Gazette). Read the full story at the source.

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3 Bokaro cops suspended for detaining injured man

3 Bokaro cops suspended for detaining injured man (via The Times of India). Read the full story at the source.

The Times of India

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What is the pincode of Karma?

The pincode of Karma, Gomia mandal, Bokaro district, Jharkhand is 825312.

In which district is Karma located?

Karma is a village in Gomia mandal of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Karma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karma village has a population of 995 across 171 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karma?

The current sarpanch of Karma gram panchayat is Veena Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karma in?

Karma falls under the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karma in?

Karma falls under the Gandey assembly constituency (AC #31) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karma village is 49.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Karma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karma village is 1039 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karma?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karma, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karma from Bokaro district centre?

Karma is approximately 186 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bokaro district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karma?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karma village is 362382.

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Key facts — Karma

Population, education, health & sanitation

Karma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Karma on the mapकर्मा

How to reach Karma

Other villages named Karma

Latest posts

Gas tanker catches fire on Bokaro bridge, traffic halted on NH-32

Jharkhand: Injured Muslim Youth Allegedly Jailed Instead of Hospitalised After Assault in Bokaro

3 Bokaro cops suspended for detaining injured man

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Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

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What is the pincode of Karma?

In which district is Karma located?

What is the population of Karma as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karma?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karma in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karma in?

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

What is the sex ratio in Karma?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karma?

How far is Karma from Bokaro district centre?

What is the LGD code of Karma?

Karma on the mapकर्मा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Karma

What is the pincode of Karma?

In which district is Karma located?

What is the population of Karma as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Karma?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karma in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karma in?

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

What is the sex ratio in Karma?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karma?

How far is Karma from Bokaro district centre?

What is the LGD code of Karma?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Karma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Gas tanker catches fire on Bokaro bridge, traffic halted on NH-32

Jharkhand: Injured Muslim Youth Allegedly Jailed Instead of Hospitalised After Assault in Bokaro

3 Bokaro cops suspended for detaining injured man

Notable persons of Karma

Open jobs in Karma