Karanpura - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Karanpura is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Fatehpur Chikli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpura is 469800. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 458558 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karanpura

As per Census 2011, Karanpura village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 226 males and 245 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 176 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population471226245
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633231
Literate Population295167128
Illiterate Population17659117

Nearby Villages of Karanpura

Karanpura 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)
BarukhedaNorth1.35 km
KachariyaEast2.28 km
SemaliyaSouth2.58 km
NipanyaNorth-West2.73 km
RamakhediSouth-West3.06 km
Sedhra KarnaliNorth3.08 km
GangakhediSouth-East3.61 km
ChiklaWest3.82 km
KarnaliNorth-East4.00 km
PalyakhediSouth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karanpura

Public transport in the Karanpura is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Karanpura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Karanpura is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karanpura 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 Karanpura

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

Where is Karanpura located?

Karanpura village is located in Sitamau Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karanpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Karanpura is Fatehpur Chikli.

What is the pincode of Karanpura?

The pincode of Karanpura is 458558.

What is the population of Karanpura?

Karanpura has a total population of 471, including 226 males and 245 females.

How many households are there in Karanpura?

There are 103 households in Karanpura.

What is the literacy rate in Karanpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanpura is 62.63%. Male literacy is 73.89% and female literacy is 52.24%.