Karal

Karal is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Karal village. As per 2009 stats, Khundian is the gram panchayat of Karal village.

Here you can discover what makes Karal unique in its vibrant Khundian-Kangra region. You’ll see Karal’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 Karal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karal is 010941. The village spans a total geographical area of 41.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176030. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Karal village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Karal

Population of Karal

According to the 2011 Census, Karal has a total population of about 83, with approximately 43 males and 40 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 12 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.29%, with male literacy at about 83.72% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 18 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karal

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

Nearby Villages of Karal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Karal