Karoli - Kunihar, Solan
Karoli is a village situated in the Kunihar tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from Solan. Balera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karoli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karoli is 020177. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 173207 pincode. Arki is the nearest town.
Karoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karoli
According to the 2011 Census, Karoli village had a total population of 222 people, including 133 males and 89 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 669 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.83%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 83.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 222 | 133 | 89 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 60 | 33 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 175 | 107 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 47 | 26 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Karoli
Karoli 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 Karoli
Karoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Karoli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Karoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Karoli
Where is Karoli located?
Karoli village is located in Kunihar Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Karoli?
The Gram Panchayat of Karoli is Balera.
What is the pincode of Karoli?
The pincode of Karoli is 173207.
What is the population of Karoli?
Karoli had a total population of 222, including 133 males and 89 females.
How many households are there in Karoli?
Karoli had 36 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karoli was 88.83%. Male literacy was 92.24% and female literacy was 83.95%.