Karmatanr block, Community Development Block in Jamtara district, India.
Karmatanr is an administrative block in Jamtara district, Jharkhand, covering approximately 175 square kilometers. The block comprises over 140 villages scattered across its territory, situated about 15 kilometers from the district headquarters.
The railway station in this area was renamed Vidyasagar in 1974, honoring a prominent scholar who spent several years in the region during the 1800s. This renaming acknowledged the historical connection between the locality and this significant historical figure.
The population comprises a mix of communities, with Scheduled Tribes representing 18.88 percent and Scheduled Castes forming 6.71 percent of residents.
Most villages in the region have access to electricity and drinking water, though some remote areas are still developing. Visitors should expect fewer urban amenities and remain flexible regarding infrastructure and transportation connections.
The local economy centers on agricultural activities, with 51.33 percent of workers engaging as agricultural laborers and 29.62 percent as cultivators.
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