Karul - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Karul is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Karul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karul is 566372. The village covers a total geographical area of 1531 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karul

As per Census 2011, Karul village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 505 males and 553 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 691 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karul are given below:

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 Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Karul is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Karul is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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