Karam - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Karam is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Karam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karam is 546975. The village covers a total geographical area of 1000.84 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Sonpeth is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karam

As per Census 2011, Karam village has a total population of 1,857 people, consisting of 950 males and 907 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karam

Karam 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 Karam

Karam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ukhali, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonpeth to Karam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Karam is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karam

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

Health Facilities in Karam

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

FAQs about Karam