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

According to the 2011 Census, Karna village had a total population of 1,794 people, including 949 males and 845 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 64.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 892, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Karna