Karada - Madikeri, Kodagu

Karada is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nariandada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karada is 617858. The village covers a total geographical area of 2553.34 hectares and falls under the 571212 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karada

According to the 2011 Census, Karada village had a total population of 629 people, including 315 males and 314 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.96%, with male literacy at 84.46% and female literacy at 79.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Karada

Karada 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 Karada

Karada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Karada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Karada is about 32 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 Karada

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

Health Facilities in Karada

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

FAQs about Karada