Karenda - Tapukara, Khairthal-Tijara

Karenda is a village situated in the Tapukara tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Tijara and around 85 km from Alwar. Karenda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karenda is 072218. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.26 hectares and falls under the 301019 pincode. Bhiwadi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karenda

According to the 2011 Census, Karenda village had a total population of 2,155 people, including 1,145 males and 1,010 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.34%, with male literacy at 72.41% and female literacy at 42.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1551,1451,010
Child Population (0–6 yrs)530275255
Scheduled Castes (SC)18510877
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population948630318
Illiterate Population1,207515692

Nearby Villages of Karenda

Karenda 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)
KarediNorth-West1.05 km
KhediEast1.43 km
SubaseriNorth-East1.50 km
FalsaWest1.67 km
BandpurSouth-West1.98 km
BhogipurNorth-East2.03 km
NaharpurNorth-East2.23 km
BhinduliWest2.35 km
Khaika TauruEast2.35 km
KharkhadiSouth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karenda

Karenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Inchhapuri, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwadi to Karenda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Karenda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karenda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karenda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karenda

Where is Karenda located?

Karenda village is located in Tapukara Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karenda?

Karenda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karenda?

The pincode of Karenda is 301019.

What is the population of Karenda?

Karenda had a total population of 2,155, including 1,145 males and 1,010 females.

How many households are there in Karenda?

Karenda had 352 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karenda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karenda was 58.34%. Male literacy was 72.41% and female literacy was 42.12%.