Karaundiya - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Karaundiya is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Karaundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaundiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaundiya is 503364. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.53 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Karaundiya

According to the 2011 Census, Karaundiya village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 582 males and 524 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.82%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 821.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,106582524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20511887
Scheduled Castes (SC)995643
Scheduled Tribes (ST)821428393
Literate Population593350243
Illiterate Population513232281

Nearby Villages of Karaundiya

Karaundiya 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)
NandmaniyaWest1.81 km
KamrauhaNorth-East2.31 km
DhumadandSouth-East2.39 km
KharkhauliSouth2.82 km
PiparkhadSouth2.94 km
ChhatainiNorth-West3.14 km
KulakwarNorth3.86 km
TendughatiSouth3.89 km
LedpurwaNorth-West4.87 km
DipwaNorth-West4.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karaundiya

Karaundiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gondwali, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Karaundiya is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaundiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Karaundiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karaundiya

Where is Karaundiya located?

Karaundiya village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karaundiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Karaundiya is Karaundia.

What is the pincode of Karaundiya?

The pincode of Karaundiya is 486882.

What is the population of Karaundiya?

Karaundiya had a total population of 1,106, including 582 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Karaundiya?

Karaundiya had 248 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karaundiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karaundiya was 65.82%. Male literacy was 75.43% and female literacy was 55.61%.