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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Karam village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 950 males and 907 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.53%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 50.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

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