Kariyani

Kariyani is a village located in Wadhwan taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Wadhwan (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Surendranagar. As per 2009 stats, Kariyani village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kariyani unique in its vibrant Wadhwan-Surendranagar region. You’ll see Kariyani’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 Kariyani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kariyani is 512238. The village spans a total geographical area of 979.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 363421. Wadhwan is nearest town to Kariyani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kariyani 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 Wadhwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kariyani

Population of Kariyani

According to the 2011 Census, Kariyani has a total population of about 908, with approximately 461 males and 447 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 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 52.20%, with male literacy at about 60.52% and female literacy near 43.62%. There are around 190 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kariyani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kariyani

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

Nearby Villages of Kariyani

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

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