Location & Surroundings
Karkatā is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 587 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bargawan, 13 km to the north. The national capital New Delhi is about 1010 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
23° 12' 14" N, 85° 21' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 587 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 237 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Karkata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karkata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.6 | 1.6 | 291 | 79 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 2.1 | 285 | 79 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 2.1 | 264 | 51 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 533.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 320 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 569.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 2.3 | 305 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 281 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.3 | 272 | 51 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 329 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 544.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 2.6 | 321 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 281 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 242 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 538.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 220 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 572.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 2.4 | 256 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karkata?
Now 21.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karkata today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Karkata?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Karkata?
Karkata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karkata?
DEM 587 m.
Where is Karkata located?
It is at 23.20394, 85.35472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karkata in?
It is in India.