Karla - Mawal, Pune

Karla is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Karla village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karla is 555966. The village covers a total geographical area of 457 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Karla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karla

According to the 2011 Census, Karla village had a total population of 2,748 people, including 1,439 males and 1,309 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.45%, with male literacy at 88.99% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Karla

Karla 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 Karla

Karla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Karla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Karla is about 50 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 Karla

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

Health Facilities in Karla

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

FAQs about Karla