Karya - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Karya is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Karya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karya is 455851. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.71 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karya

According to the 2011 Census, Karya village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 1,122 males and 927 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.90%, with male literacy at 78.56% and female literacy at 46.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Karya

Karya 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 Karya

Karya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Karya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Karya is about 54 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 Karya

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

Health Facilities in Karya

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

FAQs about Karya