Karnawad - Sardarpur, Dhar

Karnawad is a village situated in the Sardarpur tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Karnawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnawad is 474654. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.96 hectares and falls under the 454116 pincode. Sardarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karnawad

According to the 2011 Census, Karnawad village had a total population of 1,340 people, including 682 males and 658 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.73%, with male literacy at 47.38% and female literacy at 25.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,116.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnawad

Karnawad 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 Karnawad

Karnawad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meghnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarpur to Karnawad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Karnawad is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnawad

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

Health Facilities in Karnawad

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

FAQs about Karnawad