Karma village, Barun block | Pincode 824112

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Karma is a village in Barun mandal, Aurangabad district, Bihar, with a population of 1,005 across 140 households. The village has a literacy rate of 56.3% and postal code 824112.

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PRITI KUMARI

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LGD code: 253555
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population: 1,005
Households: 140
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 310
Distance to district centre: 162 km
Distance to mandal centre: 125 km
Distance to Patna: 129 km
Distance to Kolkata: 493 km
Nearest railway station: Bagahabishunpur · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: SDH Dehri · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karma compares

By population, Karma ranks #71 of 202 villages in Barun mandal.

Literacy rate

56.3%

−1.6% vs mandal average

Karma: 56.3%
Barun mandal: 57.9%
Aurangabad district: 57.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

918

−8 vs mandal average

Karma: 918
Barun mandal: 926

Household size

people per home

7.2

+0.5 vs mandal average

Karma: 7.2
Barun mandal: 6.7

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

Karma at a glance

Karma is a village of 1,005 people in 140 households (Census 2011) in Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar, the 71st-largest of 202 villages in Barun block. Literacy is 56%, 2 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 918 women per 1,000 men. It lies 162 km from the Aurangabad district centre, 4 km from Khajuri, the nearest town, 3 km from Bagahabishunpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 824112, served by Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office; the LGD village code is 253555. The nearest hospital or health centre is SDH Dehri, 9 km away. The sarpanch is PRITI KUMARI, and the village votes in Hilsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krishna Murari Sharan. The population is estimated at 1,185 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karma · this village	1,005	56%	—
Karma · Rohtas	2,177	60%	0 km N
Karma · Adhaura	326	49%	0 km N
Karma · Barun	738	40%	0 km N
Karma · Sikandra	1,864	54%	0 km N
Karma · Barun	648	68%	0 km N
Karma · Fatehpur	600	49%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karma

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: Yes
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AURANGABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 27
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pipra
Total area (ha): 81
Irrigated area (ha): 55
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karma

LGD code: 253555
Pincode: 824112
Post office: Barun (Aurangabad(BH))
Population (Census 2011): 1,005
Population (projected 2026): 1,185
Households: 140
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 918
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Coordinates: 24.81478°N, 84.18806°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nalanda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hilsa
Member of Parliament: Kaushalendra Kumar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krishna Murari Sharan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRITI KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Barun

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 Aurangabad district level

Then & Now

Karma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,005

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,185

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

140

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

165

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: 1,005Census 2011
Households: 140Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 918 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1652026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 886NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Aurangabad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Aurangabad 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Karma

Mandal centre

Barun · ≈ 125 km

≈ 4 h 17 min by car · 5 h 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Aurangabad · ≈ 162 km

≈ 5 h 33 min by car · 6 h 35 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,177 people

Khajuri · ≈ 3.5 km

≈ 7 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna129 kmcapital
Kolkata493 km
Delhi812 km
Hyderabad1016 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagahabishunpur3 km
Bus stopAurangabad Bus Stand18 km
Hospital / PHCSDH Dehri9 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank3 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil11 km
CollegeJawaharlal Nehru College12 km
Police stationSSB camp35 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Karma

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🏫Govardhan Middle SchoolSchool1.0 km ↗

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com23h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Karma

What is the pincode of Karma?

The pincode of Karma, Barun block, Aurangabad district, Bihar is 824112. The post office is Barun (Aurangabad(BH)).

Which post office delivers to Karma?

Mail for Karma is delivered through Barun (Aurangabad(BH)) post office, pincode 824112, in Barun block, Aurangabad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karma located?

Karma is a village in Barun block of Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Karma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karma village has a population of 1,005 across 140 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karma?

The current sarpanch of Karma gram panchayat is PRITI KUMARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karma in?

Karma falls under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karma in?

Karma falls under the Hilsa assembly constituency (AC #175) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Karma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karma village is 56.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Karma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karma village is 918 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karma?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karma, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karma from Aurangabad district centre?

Karma is approximately 162 km (straight-line) from the centre of Aurangabad 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 253555.

Which is the nearest town to Karma?

Khajuri (population 11,177, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Karma in a straight line.

How big is Karma compared to other villages in Barun block?

Karma ranks 71 of 202 villages in Barun block by Census 2011 population (1,005 residents).

How far is Karma from Patna?

Karma is about 129 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 168 km.

How far is Karma from Kolkata?

Karma is about 493 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 641 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karma?

Bagahabishunpur is the nearest railway station to Karma, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karma?

Aurangabad Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Karma, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karma?

SDH Dehri is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karma, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karma?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Karma, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karma?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Karma, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Karma?

Karma falls under Hilsa assembly constituency (AC 175). The sitting MLA is Krishna Murari Sharan (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Karma?

Karma is in Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kaushalendra Kumar (JD(U)).

Which schools and colleges are near Karma?

Within 5 km of Karma: Govardhan Middle School (1.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Karma in 2026?

Karma is estimated at 1,185 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,005 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karma in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Karma in Aurangabad district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karma?

PRITI KUMARI is the sarpanch of Karma gram panchayat, Barun block. See the sarpanch list of Barun block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)