Karan Khedi - Jaora, Ratlam

Karan Khedi is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Lasudiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karan Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karan Khedi is 470176. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.01 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Karan Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Karan Khedi village had a total population of 354 people, including 176 males and 178 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 53.90%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karan Khedi

Karan Khedi 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 Karan Khedi

Karan Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaora, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Karan Khedi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Karan Khedi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karan Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Karan Khedi

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

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