Karila - Lahar, Bhind

Karila is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Prathvipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karila is 453578. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.82 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Karila

According to the 2011 Census, Karila village had a total population of 728 people, including 369 males and 359 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.40%, with male literacy at 62.58% and female literacy at 41.64%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karila

Karila 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 Karila

Karila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Karila is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Karila is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karila

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

Health Facilities in Karila

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

FAQs about Karila