Karanwadi - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Karanwadi is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Karnwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Karanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanwadi is 543446. The village covers a total geographical area of 1006.84 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Karanwadi village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 754 males and 706 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 88.03% and female literacy at 71.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanwadi

Karanwadi 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 Karanwadi

Karanwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Karanwadi

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

FAQs about Karanwadi