Karjala

Karjala is a village located in Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Mahuva (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Karjala village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Karjala unique in its vibrant Mahuva-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Karjala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karjala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karjala is 516682. The village spans a total geographical area of 1053.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364510. Mahuva is nearest town to Karjala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karjala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gariadhar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karjala

Population of Karjala

According to the 2011 Census, Karjala has a total population of about 1,055, with approximately 523 males and 532 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.66%, with male literacy at about 64.82% and female literacy near 38.72%. There are around 187 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karjala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karjala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karjala. As per the 2011 stats, Karjala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karjala

Knowing the nearby villages of Karjala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karjala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karjala