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

As per Census 2011, Karada village has a total population of 1,218 people, consisting of 603 males and 615 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,218603615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1778295
Scheduled Castes (SC)441925
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,112552560
Literate Population774424350
Illiterate Population444179265

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GombarkahuWest1.59 km
ChipoliSouth-East2.10 km
KakarmalSouth-West2.23 km
PatiyaEast2.64 km
ChakardaWest3.83 km
PotilawaEast4.69 km
LawadaSouth5.29 km
ChitriSouth-East5.35 km
TangdaEast5.98 km
DhakarmalWest6.18 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karada

Where is Karada located?

Karada village is located in Dharni Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karada?

The Gram Panchayat of Karada is Karda.

What is the pincode of Karada?

The pincode of Karada is 444719.

What is the population of Karada?

Karada has a total population of 1,218, including 603 males and 615 females.

How many households are there in Karada?

There are 240 households in Karada.

What is the literacy rate in Karada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karada is 63.55%. Male literacy is 70.32% and female literacy is 56.91%.