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Major city · India

Karmatanrकरमाटांड़

Skip unless you are a Bengali literature enthusiast: a 30-minute stop at Vidyasagar's former home and a working homoeopathy clinic, then move on to Deoghar or Madhupur.

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Karmatanr is a hamlet in the Santhal Parganas of Jharkhand, known only as the place where Bengali reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar spent his last 18 years. His residence Nandan Kanan, a girls' school he founded and a free homoeopathy clinic are the sole reasons to visit. The village has no tourist infrastructure: no hotels, no restaurants and no shops for travellers. Most visitors come as a half-day detour from Deoghar (about 40 km away) or Madhupur.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain)
Airport
DGH
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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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Emergency numbers for Karmatanr112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Karmatanr, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi Deoghar–Karmatanr one waycheck₹600–1,200 (≈ US$7–14)
  • Budget bedBudget guesthouse in Deoghar, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse in Deoghar, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedBudget guesthouse in Deoghar, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Nandan Kanan – Vidyasagar's former residenceVidyasagar Balika Vidyalaya (closed 2014)Free homoeopathy clinic (still active)
Airports
DGH Deoghar Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); limited flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Check schedules.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Karmatanr: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

2 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

11 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Karmatanr is walkable; the hamlet is small. To reach it, hire a taxi or take a shared auto from Deoghar or Madhupur.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Deoghargo

Door to door: About 1 h

Taxi or shared auto, about 40 km (25 mi)

Baidyanath Temple, Nandan Pahar and other sights.

Madhupurgo

Door to door: About 45 min

Taxi or shared auto, about 25 km (16 mi)

Things to do in Madhupur include the Saranda forest and local markets.

Massanjore

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Taxi, about 50 km (31 mi)

Visit Massanjore for the dam and reservoir.

Pakur

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Taxi, about 70 km (43 mi)

Pakur guide: known for stone mines; limited tourist appeal.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Deoghar

Closest town with hotels and guesthouses; about 40 km (25 mi) by road.

Madhupur

About 25 km (16 mi); basic lodges available.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel in Deoghar1 × 1 night × ₹3,500₹3,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Taxi Deoghar–Karmatanr return1 × ₹1,800 · check₹1,800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,130
Trip total≈ ₹6,220 per person per day, bed included₹12,430≈ US$150

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Karmatanr itself has no costs – budget for transport from Deoghar or Madhupur.

Prices of common things

Taxi Deoghar–Karmatanr one waycheck₹600–1,200 (≈ US$7–14)
Shared auto Deoghar–Karmatanrcheck₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) per person
Bottle of water₹20 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Karmatanr is a quiet village with low crime. The main risks are the lack of services and rough roads after rain. Carry your own water and snacks, and arrange transport back before you arrive.
  • No accommodation, food stalls or ATMs in Karmatanr – carry water and snacks.
  • The girls' school building is closed; the clinic may have limited hours – check locally.
  • Roads can be rough after rain; a hired car with driver is the most reliable option.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Karmatanrकरमाटांड़

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Deoghar → Karmatanr taxi: ₹600–1,200 (≈ US$7–14) one way (check)
  • Deoghar → Madhupur shared auto: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) per person (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना? — How much? (kitna)
  • क्लिनिक कहाँ है? — Where is the clinic? (clinic kahaan hai)

Hindi is widely understood; Bengali is also spoken locally.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Karmatanr. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages with verified opening hours for the clinic and school grounds.
  2. Walking cluster with rescue anchor: Deoghar as the base, Karmatanr as a 30-min stop.

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