Karada - Dharni, Amravati

Karada is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Karda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karada is 531506. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 444719 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 100 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 1,218 people, including 603 males and 615 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 81.38% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,112.

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

Nearby Villages of Karada

Karada 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 Karada

Karada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Karada is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Karada is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Karada