Karada - Chikhaldara, Amravati
Karada is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Korda serves as the Village Panchayat for Karada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karada is 531637. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.03 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.
Karada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Karada
According to the 2011 Census, Karada village had a total population of 630 people, including 327 males and 303 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 64.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 630.
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 Population | 630 | 327 | 303 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 105 | 59 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 630 | 327 | 303 |
| Literate Population | 406 | 240 | 166 |
| Illiterate Population | 224 | 87 | 137 |
Nearby Villages of Karada
Karada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Karada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Karada is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Karada is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Karada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karada
Where is Karada located?
Karada village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Karada?
The Village Panchayat of Karada is Korda.
What is the pincode of Karada?
The pincode of Karada is 444807.
What is the population of Karada?
Karada had a total population of 630, including 327 males and 303 females.
How many households are there in Karada?
Karada had 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karada was 77.33%. Male literacy was 89.55% and female literacy was 64.59%.