Karnala - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Karnala is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Dod Ballapur and around 29 km from Bangalore Rural. Thubugere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnala is 625045. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.2 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karnala

As per Census 2011, Karnala village has a total population of 1,470 people, consisting of 770 males and 700 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 900 literate and 570 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnala

Karnala 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Karnala

Karnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oddarahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Karnala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Karnala is about 29 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 Karnala

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

Health Facilities in Karnala

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

FAQs about Karnala