Karoli - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Karoli is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Karoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karoli is 476910. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.56 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karoli

As per Census 2011, Karoli village has a total population of 1,810 people, consisting of 914 males and 896 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 743 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 467 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,810914896
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284137147
Scheduled Castes (SC)422216206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)467235232
Literate Population1,067601466
Illiterate Population743313430

Nearby Villages of Karoli

Karoli 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)
ItawadiSouth2.17 km
SharikpuraNorth-East2.20 km
SamaspuraNorth-East2.83 km
MahetawadaEast3.47 km
ChakmatmurSouth3.68 km
Pipliya KhalsaNorth-East4.20 km
MatmurSouth-West4.85 km
KhariyaSouth-East5.51 km
DehiwarWest6.58 km
BalwariWest6.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karoli

Karoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Karoli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Karoli 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 Karoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karoli 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 Karoli

Where is Karoli located?

Karoli village is located in Maheshwar Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karoli?

Karoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karoli?

The pincode of Karoli is 451224.

What is the population of Karoli?

Karoli has a total population of 1,810, including 914 males and 896 females.

How many households are there in Karoli?

There are 393 households in Karoli.

What is the literacy rate in Karoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karoli is 58.95%. Male literacy is 65.75% and female literacy is 52.01%.