Karanpura - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Karanpura is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rojhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanpura is 105222. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.43 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Karanpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Karanpura village had a total population of 548 people, including 271 males and 277 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.01%, with male literacy at 60.52% and female literacy at 24.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanpura

Karanpura 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 Karanpura

Karanpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Karanpura is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Karanpura is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanpura

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

Health Facilities in Karanpura

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

FAQs about Karanpura