Karangi - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Karangi is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Muttakapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangi is 621703. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.12 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srinivaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karangi

According to the 2011 Census, Karangi village had a total population of 414 people, including 200 males and 214 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.22%, with male literacy at 63.95% and female literacy at 43.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Karangi

Karangi 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 Karangi

Karangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Karangi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Karangi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karangi

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

Health Facilities in Karangi

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

FAQs about Karangi