Karaunri - Dhami, Shimla

Karaunri is a village situated in the Dhami tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Shimla. Piplidhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaunri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaunri is 024245. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.38 hectares and falls under the 171103 pincode. Arki is the nearest town.

Karaunri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karaunri

As per Census 2011, Karaunri village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 28 males and 29 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 14 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karaunri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572829
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734
Scheduled Castes (SC)562828
Literate Population432419
Illiterate Population14410

Nearby Villages of Karaunri

Karaunri is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Karaunri

Public transport in the Karaunri is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Karaunri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaunri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karaunri village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karaunri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karaunri village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karaunri

Where is Karaunri located?

Karaunri village is located in Dhami Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karaunri?

The Gram Panchayat of Karaunri is Piplidhar.

What is the pincode of Karaunri?

The pincode of Karaunri is 171103.

What is the population of Karaunri?

Karaunri has a total population of 57, including 28 males and 29 females.

How many households are there in Karaunri?

There are 14 households in Karaunri.

What is the literacy rate in Karaunri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karaunri is 75.44%. Male literacy is 85.71% and female literacy is 65.52%.