Karas - Iglas, Aligarh

Karas is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Karas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karas is 122874. The village covers a total geographical area of 997.25 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Karas

As per Census 2011, Karas village has a total population of 7,593 people, consisting of 4,088 males and 3,505 females. The village has 1,250 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,486 literate and 3,107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,589 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karas

Karas 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 Karas

Karas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mursan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Karas is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Karas is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karas

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

Health Facilities in Karas

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

FAQs about Karas