Karaunda - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Karaunda is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Karaunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaunda is 133792. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.13 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Karaunda 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 Katra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karaunda

According to the 2011 Census, Karaunda village had a total population of 1,576 people, including 859 males and 717 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.08%, with male literacy at 56.61% and female literacy at 35.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,177.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaunda

Karaunda 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 Karaunda

Public transport in the Karaunda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Karaunda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Karaunda is about 33 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 Karaunda

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

Health Facilities in Karaunda

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

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