Karkach — Gazole, Malda, West Bengal

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Habibur Rahaman

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LGD code: 312602
Pincode: 732124
Population: 651
Households: 137
Literacy rate: 71.6%
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 266

Key facts — Karkach

LGD code: 312602
Pincode: 732124
Population (Census 2011): 651
Population (projected 2026): 728
Households: 137
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 892
Literacy rate: 71.6%
Coordinates: 25.24771°N, 88.20103°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Maldaha Uttar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Habibpur
Member of Parliament: Khagen Murmu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Joyel Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Habibur Rahaman
Block / Mandal: Gazole

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 Malda district level

Then & Now

Karkach — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

651

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

728

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

137

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: 651Census 2011
Households: 137Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 892 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7282026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Malda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malda 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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People often ask about Karkach

What is the pincode of Karkach?

The pincode of Karkach, Gazole mandal, Malda district, West Bengal is 732124.

In which district is Karkach located?

Karkach is a village in Gazole mandal of Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Karkach as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karkach village has a population of 651 across 137 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karkach?

The current sarpanch of Karkach gram panchayat is Habibur Rahaman.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karkach in?

Karkach falls under the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karkach in?

Karkach falls under the Habibpur assembly constituency (AC #43) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Karkach?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karkach village is 71.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Karkach?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karkach village is 892 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karkach?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karkach, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karkach?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karkach village is 312602.

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