Karwala - Keshoraipatan, Bundi

Karwala is a village situated in the Keshoraipatan tehsil of Bundi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keshoraipatan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bundi. Karwala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwala is 094213. The village covers a total geographical area of 1118.23 hectares and falls under the 323602 pincode. Keshoraipatan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karwala

As per Census 2011, Karwala village has a total population of 1,773 people, consisting of 924 males and 849 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 895 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,053 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,773924849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240125115
Scheduled Castes (SC)242127115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,053545508
Literate Population895585310
Illiterate Population878339539

Nearby Villages of Karwala

Karwala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaniyaniNorth-East1.89 km
MayajaWest2.21 km
BoodhyaSouth-East2.67 km
ChawachhNorth-East2.92 km
RaghunathpuraNorth-West3.18 km
Banjaron Ki JhonpariyanSouth3.44 km
KodijaWest3.45 km
Bhatonka KheraNorth3.78 km
PadraSouth3.89 km
ChhoredaNorth-East4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karwala

Karwala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Keshorai Patan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Keshoraipatan to Karwala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bundi to Karwala is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karwala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karwala

Where is Karwala located?

Karwala village is located in Keshoraipatan Tehsil, Bundi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karwala?

Karwala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karwala?

The pincode of Karwala is 323602.

What is the population of Karwala?

Karwala has a total population of 1,773, including 924 males and 849 females.

How many households are there in Karwala?

There are 362 households in Karwala.

What is the literacy rate in Karwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karwala is 50.48%. Male literacy is 63.31% and female literacy is 36.51%.