Karda - Risod, Washim

Karda is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Karda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karda is 531298. The village covers a total geographical area of 1215.4 hectares and falls under the 444506 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karda

According to the 2011 Census, Karda village had a total population of 2,115 people, including 1,145 males and 970 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.12%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 75.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Karda

Karda 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 Karda

Public transport in the Karda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Karda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Karda is about 50 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 Karda

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

Health Facilities in Karda

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

FAQs about Karda