Karanpura - Chandia, Umaria

Karanpura is a village situated in the Chandia tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Pathrhth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpura is 467719. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.48 hectares and falls under the 484660 pincode. Chandia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpura village had a total population of 1,407 people, including 719 males and 688 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.13%, with male literacy at 58.50% and female literacy at 38.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 862.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanpura

Karanpura 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 Karanpura

Karanpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandia Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandia to Karanpura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Karanpura is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanpura

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

Health Facilities in Karanpura

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

FAQs about Karanpura