Karve - Khanapur, Sangli

Karve is a village situated in the Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Vita and around 48 km from Sangli. Karve village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karve is 568506. The village covers a total geographical area of 1642.58 hectares and falls under the 415311 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Karve

According to the 2011 Census, Karve village had a total population of 2,636 people, including 1,386 males and 1,250 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 89.14% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Karve

Karve 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 Karve

Karve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirloskarvadi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Karve is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Karve is about 48 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 Karve

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

Health Facilities in Karve

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

FAQs about Karve