Karunj - Mawal, Pune

Karunj is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Karunj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karunj is 555994. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karunj 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 Karunj

According to the 2011 Census, Karunj village had a total population of 1,722 people, including 900 males and 822 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Karunj

Karunj 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 Karunj

Karunj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamshet, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Karunj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Karunj is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karunj

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

Health Facilities in Karunj

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

FAQs about Karunj