Edalpur - Sapotra, Karauli

Edalpur is a village situated in the Sapotra tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sapotra and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Kherla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edalpur is 076898. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.76 hectares and falls under the 322202 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Edalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sapotra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Edalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Edalpur village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 623 males and 548 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.10%, with male literacy at 68.07% and female literacy at 28.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 757.

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

Nearby Villages of Edalpur

Edalpur 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 Edalpur

Edalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Narayanpur Tatwar, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Edalpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Edalpur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edalpur

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

Health Facilities in Edalpur

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

FAQs about Edalpur