Karki - Depalpur, Indore

Karki is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Khatwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karki is 475943. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.86 hectares and falls under the 453115 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karki

As per Census 2011, Karki village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 377 males and 355 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karki are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population732377355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015645
Scheduled Castes (SC)318165153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432419
Literate Population424270154
Illiterate Population308107201

Nearby Villages of Karki

Karki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EktasaWest1.87 km
KhatwadiNorth-East2.18 km
AhirwasEast2.21 km
BegndaSouth-East2.55 km
Aroda KotSouth-West3.57 km
DhanyaWest3.61 km
LimbodaparNorth3.65 km
SemdaNorth-West3.70 km
TamalpurNorth-East3.80 km
KhajrayaSouth-East3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karki

Karki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Karki is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Karki is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karki

Where is Karki located?

Karki village is located in Depalpur Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karki?

The Gram Panchayat of Karki is Khatwadi.

What is the pincode of Karki?

The pincode of Karki is 453115.

What is the population of Karki?

Karki has a total population of 732, including 377 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Karki?

There are 156 households in Karki.

What is the literacy rate in Karki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karki is 57.92%. Male literacy is 71.62% and female literacy is 43.38%.