Karnal - Shorapur, Yadgir

Karnal is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Sugooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnal is 621068. The village covers a total geographical area of 797.9 hectares and falls under the 585304 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karnal

According to the 2011 Census, Karnal village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 662 males and 736 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.12%, with male literacy at 55.81% and female literacy at 37.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 959.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnal

Karnal 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 Karnal

Public transport in the Karnal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadgir, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Karnal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Karnal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnal

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

Health Facilities in Karnal

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

FAQs about Karnal