Karonda Kalan - Basoda, Vidisha

Karonda Kalan is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Karonda Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karonda Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karonda Kalan is 481310. The village covers a total geographical area of 689 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karonda Kalan

As per Census 2011, Karonda Kalan village has a total population of 789 people, consisting of 418 males and 371 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 508 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karonda Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population789418371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165858
Scheduled Castes (SC)1728785
Literate Population508299209
Illiterate Population281119162

Nearby Villages of Karonda Kalan

Karonda Kalan 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)
GadaylaSouth-West1.82 km
Ratan KhediWest1.99 km
Kala PathaSouth-East2.02 km
Madhopur KhurdNorth-East2.05 km
Barkheda BasodaNorth-East2.62 km
Dafaryai FaridpurEast2.62 km
BasariyaNorth2.82 km
GajnaiNorth-West3.12 km
SonthiyaWest3.17 km
Nanoo KhediSouth3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karonda Kalan

Karonda Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Karonda Kalan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Karonda Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karonda Kalan

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

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

Health Facilities in Karonda Kalan

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

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

FAQs about Karonda Kalan

Where is Karonda Kalan located?

Karonda Kalan village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karonda Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Karonda Kalan is Karonda Kala.

What is the pincode of Karonda Kalan?

The pincode of Karonda Kalan is 464221.

What is the population of Karonda Kalan?

Karonda Kalan has a total population of 789, including 418 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Karonda Kalan?

There are 174 households in Karonda Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Karonda Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karonda Kalan is 64.39%. Male literacy is 71.53% and female literacy is 56.33%.