Karju
Karju is a village located in Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Moman Badodiya (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Shajapur. As per 2009 stats, Karju village is also a gram panchayat.
Karju has its own place in the vibrant Shajapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Karju
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karju is 472919. The village spans a total geographical area of 2715.37 hectares. Sarangpur is nearest town to Karju village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
When it comes to local governance, Karju village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Susner Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Karju
Population of Karju
Below is a concise population overview of Karju as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 5,134 | 2,656 | 2,478 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 760 | 367 | 393 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,240 | 668 | 572 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 639 | 318 | 321 |
Literate Population | 2,791 | 1,805 | 986 |
Illiterate Population | 2,343 | 851 | 1,492 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Karju village:
- The total population of Karju village is around 5,134, including approximately 2,656 males and 2,478 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 760 children aged 0–6 years in Karju village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Karju village has 1,240 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 639 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Karju village is about 54.36%, with male literacy at 67.96% and female literacy at 39.79%.
- There are around 963 households in Karju village.
Connectivity of Karju
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karju. As per the 2011 stats, Karju had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karju
Knowing the nearby villages of Karju helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karju.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karju
- Where is Karju located?
- Karju village is situated in Moman Badodiya Tehsil, within the Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karju?
- Karju serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Karju as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karju is 5,134, with 2,656 males and 2,478 females.
- How many households are there in Karju as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Karju village has a total of 963 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Karju as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karju is 54.36%. The male literacy rate is 67.96%, while the female literacy rate is 39.79%.