Karoda - Badnawar, Dhar

Karoda is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Karoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karoda is 474384. The village covers a total geographical area of 697.88 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Karoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karoda

According to the 2011 Census, Karoda village had a total population of 2,047 people, including 1,027 males and 1,020 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.28%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 61.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Karoda

Karoda 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 Karoda

Karoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Karoda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Karoda is about 59 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 Karoda

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

Health Facilities in Karoda

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

FAQs about Karoda