Kara Village
Kara is a revenue village in Goilkera block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 708 in 142 households (Census 2011).
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708 souls. 142 homes.
Goilkera block, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
Kara today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Panposh APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹2,200Panposh APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,200Sargipali APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Kara (करा), Goilkera block, West Singhbhum!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Kara
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Kara at a glance
Kara is one of the larger villages of Goilkera block — 38th of 113 by population, with 708 people in 142 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 51.5%, below West Singhbhum district's 54.3% (Goilkera block: 46.3%), while the sex ratio was 806 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 1,014. It falls under Gamharia gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 833103, served by Kara post office. The village covers 86 hectares — about 0.86 km², or roughly 821 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Manoharpur assembly constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Goelkera Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- not reported for 2025-26 Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Kara is in the Gamharia gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gamharia
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kara compares
By population, Kara ranks #38 of 113 inhabited villages in Goilkera block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Kara ranks
| Ranked by | Kara | In West Singhbhum district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 708 | 703 of 1,638 (tied) | 11,544 of 29,393 (tied)above 61% | 620 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 142 | 690 of 1,638 (tied) | 10,954 of 29,393 (tied)above 62% | 122 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 51.5% | 946 of 1,638 | 21,091 of 29,393 (tied)above 28% | 53.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 806 per 1,000 males | 1,609 of 1,638 (tied) | 28,143 of 29,372 (tied)above 4% | 1,014 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.99 per household | 864 of 1,638 (tied) | 17,920 of 29,393 (tied)above 39% | 5.03 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 820.7 per km² | 62 of 1,628 | 4,800 of 29,278 (tied)above 84% | 252.6 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.4% | 936 of 1,638 (tied) | 11,716 of 29,393 (tied)above 60% | 51.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Kara
In West Singhbhum district
- GangdaManoharpur, West Singhbhum947 people · 43.8% literate · 814 per 1,000 · 4.93 per householdCompare →
- KarikaBandgaon, West Singhbhum481 people · 45.4% literate · 801 per 1,000 · 5.34 per householdCompare →
- KomroraGudri, West Singhbhum974 people · 45.9% literate · 852 per 1,000 · 4.99 per householdCompare →
- BinuwaManoharpur, West Singhbhum513 people · 44.1% literate · 845 per 1,000 · 5.08 per householdCompare →
- DobilaManjhari, West Singhbhum690 people · 53.7% literate · 880 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- BarwaDeoghar, Deoghar767 people · 53.1% literate · 822 per 1,000 · 5.15 per householdCompare →
- DhovniDhurki, Garhwa678 people · 54.4% literate · 823 per 1,000 · 4.81 per householdCompare →
- SirsanuntharMohanpur, Deoghar664 people · 54.6% literate · 834 per 1,000 · 4.99 per householdCompare →
- KokroHariharganj, Palamu870 people · 50.6% literate · 820 per 1,000 · 4.73 per householdCompare →
- JhalakdihaGiridih, Giridih655 people · 54.4% literate · 835 per 1,000 · 5.16 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Kara had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 833103
Post office: Kara
Other villages in Goilkera block
View all 114 →Kara — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 708Census 2011
- Male / female
- 392 / 316
- Households
- 142
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 51.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 350
- Work participation
- 49.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Kara on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Kara. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kara · 22.4432° N, 85.3477° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Kara
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Kara
Kara isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Goilkera block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices413 in West Singhbhum district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics29 in West Singhbhum district
Primary / community health centre
Goilkera Bazar
Schools & anganwadis18 in West Singhbhum district
Colleges & universities2 in West Singhbhum district
Police & fire stations4 in West Singhbhum district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in West Singhbhum district
Temples8 in West Singhbhum district
Other places of worship1 in West Singhbhum district
Transport53 in West Singhbhum district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Goilkera
Railway station
Agriculture services3 in West Singhbhum district
Community places13 in West Singhbhum district
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People often ask about Kara
Where is Kara located?
Kara is a village in Goilkera block of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Kara in?
Kara is in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Kara belong to?
Kara comes under the Gamharia gram panchayat.
How is Kara written in the local script?
Kara is written करा.
What is the pincode of Kara?
The pincode of Kara, Goilkera, West Singhbhum is 833103.
What is the population of Kara?
As per the 2011 Census, Kara had a population of 708 (392 males and 316 females).
How many households are there in Kara?
Kara had 142 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kara?
Kara covers about 86 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kara?
The literacy rate of Kara was 51.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kara?
Kara had 806 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kara in?
Kara is in the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kara?
Joba Majhi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Singhbhum Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kara, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kara in?
Kara is in the Manoharpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kara?
Jagat Majhi (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Manoharpur assembly seat, which includes Kara, in 2024.
Which development block is Kara in?
Kara is in the Goelkera development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kara?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kara is 377608 and its Census 2011 village code is 377608.
Which villages are near Kara?
Villages near Kara include Balia (about 6.5 km), Kumartondang (about 7.5 km), Berahundru (about 8 km), Buruhundru (about 8 km), Rongo (about 8.5 km).
What is the population of Kara in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kara's Census 2011 population of 708 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 880 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kara?
The sarpanch of Kara has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 9.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in West Singhbhum district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Panposh APMC, Sargipali APMC, Sundaragada district — about 105 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Panposh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Panposh APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Panposh APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sargipali APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Sargipali APMC | 3,200 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Panposh APMC | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Sargipali APMC | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Sargipali APMC | 5,200 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kara's shops. Best mandi price near Kara →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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