Karvand - Shirpur, Dhule

Karvand is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Karwand serves as the Village Panchayat for Karvand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karvand is 526019. The village covers a total geographical area of 1341 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Karvand

According to the 2011 Census, Karvand village had a total population of 4,756 people, including 2,447 males and 2,309 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 62.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,107.

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

Nearby Villages of Karvand

Karvand 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 Karvand

Public transport in the Karvand is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hol, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Karvand is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Karvand is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karvand

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

Health Facilities in Karvand

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

FAQs about Karvand