Karambal - Khanapur, Belagavi

Karambal is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Khanapur and around 28 km from Belgaum. Karmbla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karambal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karambal is 597869. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.3 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Karambal

According to the 2011 Census, Karambal village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 698 males and 702 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 72.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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 Population1,400698702
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568274
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,041588453
Illiterate Population359110249

Nearby Villages of Karambal

Karambal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JalageEast1.51 km
KoundalSouth1.74 km
RumewadiWest1.81 km
HonakalSouth-West2.26 km
KuppatagiriNorth-East2.29 km
Khanapur (rural)North-West2.60 km
GangawaliSouth3.37 km
ShedegaliWest3.37 km
BalogiNorth-East3.45 km
DoddahosurNorth-East3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karambal

Karambal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Karambal is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Karambal is about 28 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 Karambal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karambal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Karambal

Where is Karambal located?

Karambal village is located in Khanapur Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karambal?

The Gram Panchayat of Karambal is Karmbla.

What is the pincode of Karambal?

The pincode of Karambal is 591302.

What is the population of Karambal?

Karambal had a total population of 1,400, including 698 males and 702 females.

How many households are there in Karambal?

Karambal had 294 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karambal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karambal was 83.68%. Male literacy was 95.45% and female literacy was 72.13%.