Karjal - Akkalkot, Solapur

Karjal is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Karjal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karjal is 562831. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 413228 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Karjal

According to the 2011 Census, Karjal village had a total population of 2,206 people, including 1,141 males and 1,065 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.29%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 67.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 810, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Karjal

Karjal 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 Karjal

Karjal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Karjal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Karjal is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karjal

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

Health Facilities in Karjal

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

FAQs about Karjal