Karthala - Iglas, Aligarh

Karthala is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Karthala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karthala is 122852. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.98 hectares and falls under the 202124 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Karthala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Karthala

According to the 2011 Census, Karthala village had a total population of 1,858 people, including 965 males and 893 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 48.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Karthala

Karthala 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 Karthala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karthala. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Karthala is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Karthala is about 27 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 Karthala

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

Health Facilities in Karthala

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

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