Karnala - Panvel, Raigad

Karnala is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Panvel and around 56 km from Alibag. Karnala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnala is 553498. The village covers a total geographical area of 659 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Karnala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karnala

According to the 2011 Census, Karnala village had a total population of 1,506 people, including 774 males and 732 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.03%, with male literacy at 93.81% and female literacy at 78.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnala

Karnala 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 Karnala

Karnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jite, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Karnala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Karnala is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnala

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

Health Facilities in Karnala

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

FAQs about Karnala