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Karma, India

Jharkhand · India

Karma is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 5,753. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,753 Population 39/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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About Karma

Karma

Karma dance or Karma Naach is a traditional dance of central and Eastern India annually performed during the karma festival. Karma is a famous autumnal festival, it starts from the 11th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadrab. It is performed in State of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
Karma means 'fate'.

People

Population5,753
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$1,050
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,000
Rent$28
Housing Units2,301
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population5,753
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates24.4537°, 85.5508°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,053 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.5 years

About Karma

Karma is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 5,753. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Karma has a population of 5,753 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,753
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below India avg
147.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Karma vs India Average

The median household income in Karma is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $20, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Karma vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,050
Avg Weekly Wage$20

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above India avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above India avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Karma is $8,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,301 total housing units in the city. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,301

Property Tax

Karma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area147.0 sq mi (380.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates24.4537°N, 85.5508°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.12"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest

Karma has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 62°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Dentists in Karma

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamdard Charitable Dental Clinic

Airports Near Karma

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gaya AirportGAYMedium Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karma

What is the population of Karma?

Karma has a population of 5,753 residents and is located in India. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Karma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Karma?

Karma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

How is the job market in Karma?

The unemployment rate in Karma is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $20. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Karma?

The median home value in Karma is $8,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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