Karanwas

Karanwas is a village located in Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Khanpur (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Karanwas village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Karanwas unique in its vibrant Khanpur-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Karanwas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karanwas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanwas is 103967. The village spans a total geographical area of 1194 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326035. Aklera is nearest town to Karanwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanwas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karanwas

Population of Karanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Karanwas has a total population of about 1,192, with approximately 618 males and 574 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 241 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 98. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.80%, with male literacy at about 71.68% and female literacy near 42.86%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanwas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karanwas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanwas. As per the 2011 stats, Karanwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karanwas

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanwas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanwas