Karkhiyal - Aurad, Bidar

Karkhiyal is a village situated in the Aurad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Ekamaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkhiyal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkhiyal is 599992. The village covers a total geographical area of 977.92 hectares and falls under the 585443 pincode. Aurad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karkhiyal

According to the 2011 Census, Karkhiyal village had a total population of 1,615 people, including 858 males and 757 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karkhiyal

Karkhiyal 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 Karkhiyal

Public transport in the Karkhiyal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurad to Karkhiyal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Karkhiyal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkhiyal

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

Health Facilities in Karkhiyal

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

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