Karala - Anjangaon Surji, Amravati

Karala is a village situated in the Anjangaon Surji tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjangaon Surji and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Karla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karala is 531735. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.45 hectares and falls under the 444705 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karala

As per Census 2011, Karala village has a total population of 2,559 people, consisting of 1,300 males and 1,259 females. The village has 608 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 283 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,033 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karala

Karala 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 Karala

Karala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Karala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Karala is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karala

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

Health Facilities in Karala

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

FAQs about Karala