Karel - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Karel is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Niveli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karel is 566055. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.38 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karel

According to the 2011 Census, Karel village had a total population of 163 people, including 67 males and 96 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,433 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 90.16% and female literacy at 58.54%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karel

Karel 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 Karel

Karel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Karel is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Karel is about 58 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 Karel

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

Health Facilities in Karel

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

FAQs about Karel