Karadwas - Badnagar, Ujjain

Karadwas is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Mungawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadwas is 471969. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.6 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Karadwas

As per Census 2011, Karadwas village has a total population of 376 people, consisting of 194 males and 182 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population376194182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643628
Scheduled Castes (SC)1005446
Literate Population21313875
Illiterate Population16356107

Nearby Villages of Karadwas

Karadwas 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)
RathorkhediNorth1.47 km
MungawadaSouth1.74 km
KesharpuraEast1.81 km
DehtaNorth-East1.93 km
LasudiyaSouth2.49 km
LuhariNorth-West2.60 km
ChirolaWest2.62 km
PiplodapanthNorth3.16 km
AmlawadkalanSouth-East3.22 km
MungawadiSouth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadwas

Karadwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Karadwas is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Karadwas is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karadwas

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

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

Health Facilities in Karadwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karadwas

Where is Karadwas located?

Karadwas village is located in Badnagar Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karadwas?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadwas is Mungawada.

What is the pincode of Karadwas?

The pincode of Karadwas is 456771.

What is the population of Karadwas?

Karadwas has a total population of 376, including 194 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Karadwas?

There are 92 households in Karadwas.

What is the literacy rate in Karadwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadwas is 56.65%. Male literacy is 71.13% and female literacy is 41.21%.