Karnewala - Bap, Phalodi

Karnewala is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 155 km from Pokaran and around 205 km from Jaisalmer. Jaloowala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnewala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnewala is 086194. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.55 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 155 km away.

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

Population of Karnewala

As per Census 2011, Karnewala village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 120 males and 121 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 117 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241120121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512427
Literate Population1247549
Illiterate Population1174572

Nearby Villages of Karnewala

Karnewala 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)
Jambha GramWest2.39 km
JasanipuraSouth-West4.86 km
KaranpurSouth-West6.19 km
KheroowalaNorth-East6.86 km
TarpuraSouth7.04 km
RaichandwalaNorth-West8.36 km
Naya KharaSouth-East10.78 km
Akal Ka TalaSouth-West11.78 km
MalasarWest12.73 km
Dhakalwala GaonSouth-West14.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karnewala

Karnewala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 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 Pokaran to Karnewala is about 155 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Karnewala is about 205 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnewala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karnewala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karnewala 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 Karnewala

Where is Karnewala located?

Karnewala village is located in Bap Tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karnewala?

The Gram Panchayat of Karnewala is Jaloowala.

What is the pincode of Karnewala?

The pincode of Karnewala is 345028.

What is the population of Karnewala?

Karnewala has a total population of 241, including 120 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Karnewala?

There are 46 households in Karnewala.

What is the literacy rate in Karnewala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karnewala is 51.45%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 40.50%.