Karangarh - Narwar, Shivpuri

Karangarh is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Vichi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karangarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangarh is 455531. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.09 hectares and falls under the 473865 pincode. Shivpuri is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Karangarh

As per Census 2011, Karangarh village has a total population of 837 people, consisting of 435 males and 402 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karangarh

Karangarh 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 Karangarh

Karangarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivpuri to Karangarh is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karangarh

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

Health Facilities in Karangarh

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

FAQs about Karangarh