Karna - Mukhed, Nanded

Karna is a village situated in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukhed and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Karna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karna is 545481. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.79 hectares and falls under the 431715 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Karna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mukhed Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nanded Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karna

As per Census 2011, Karna village has a total population of 1,794 people, consisting of 949 males and 845 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,196 literate and 598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 892 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,794949845
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410896
Scheduled Castes (SC)892474418
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1267155
Literate Population1,196712484
Illiterate Population598237361

Nearby Villages of Karna

Karna 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)
Hangarga P.k.South2.37 km
Salagara Kh.North-West2.63 km
DhamangaonSouth-East3.16 km
KolgaonSouth3.44 km
ChandolaWest3.66 km
BawalgaonEast4.17 km
Salagara Bk.North-West4.65 km
BorgaonSouth-West4.88 km
HibbatSouth5.17 km
DongargaonNorth-East5.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karna

Public transport in the Karna is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karkheli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Karna is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Karna 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 Karna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karna

Where is Karna located?

Karna village is located in Mukhed Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karna?

Karna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karna?

The pincode of Karna is 431715.

What is the population of Karna?

Karna has a total population of 1,794, including 949 males and 845 females.

How many households are there in Karna?

There are 434 households in Karna.

What is the literacy rate in Karna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karna is 66.67%. Male literacy is 75.03% and female literacy is 57.28%.