Karul - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Karul is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Karul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karul is 565383. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.46 hectares and falls under the 415719 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Karul

According to the 2011 Census, Karul village had a total population of 775 people, including 348 males and 427 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 83.65% and female literacy at 65.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Karul

Karul 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 Karul

Karul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Karul is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Karul is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karul

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

Health Facilities in Karul

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

FAQs about Karul