Karnau - Mahavan, Mathura

Karnau is a village situated in the Mahavan tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahavan and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Fatehpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnau is 124188. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.76 hectares and falls under the 281301 pincode. Baldeo is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Karnau 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 Baldev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karnau

According to the 2011 Census, Karnau village had a total population of 745 people, including 399 males and 346 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.92%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 70.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnau

Karnau 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 Karnau

Karnau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Farah Town, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baldeo to Karnau is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Karnau is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnau

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

Health Facilities in Karnau

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

FAQs about Karnau