Indian Village Directory

Karela Village

Karela is an inhabited village in Bharuch Taluka of Bharuch district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 522076, the Census 2011 record lists 1,357 people in 300 households and the reported area is 867.48 hectares. The local references include Karela Gram Panchayat, Bharuch CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palej at about 12 km.

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Quick answer: Karela is a village in Bharuch Taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 522076 and 1,357 people in 300 households.
Village Code522076
Population1,357
Households300
Area867.48 hectares
Nearest TownPalej

Key Village Facts

Village
Karela
Census Village Code
522076
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Bharuch
District Census Code
488
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bharuch
Sub-district Census Code
03916
CD Block
Bharuch
Gram Panchayat
Karela
Households
300
Population
1,357
Male Population
698
Female Population
659
Sex Ratio
944.13
Area
867.48 hectares
Area
8.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Palej
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
392025
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,357 people, 867.48 hectares of reported area and Palej as the nearest town reference for Karela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateGujarat
DistrictBharuch
TalukaBharuch
CD BlockBharuch
Gram PanchayatKARELA
  • Karela falls under Bharuch Taluka in Bharuch district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 522076.
  • The record lists 1,357 people living in 300 households.
  • The reported village area is 867.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palej.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density156.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share52.39%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share37.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karela in the official administrative record. Census village code 522076, Karela Gram Panchayat and Bharuch CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
488
Sub-district Census Code
03916
Village Census Code
522076
CD Block Code
0195
Gram Panchayat Code
8
CD Block Name
Bharuch
Gram Panchayat Name
Karela

Location and Distance

Palej is the nearest town listed for Karela, about 12 km away. Bharuch is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bharuch
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Bharuch
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palej
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Palej
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
867.48 hectares
Area
8.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,357 people in 300 households, with 698 male residents and 659 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 4.05% and ST share is 52.39% for Karela. Population density works out to about 156.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
300
Total Population
1,357
Male Population
698
Female Population
659
Sex Ratio
944.13
Average Household Size
4.52
SC Population
55
SC Male Population
27
SC Female Population
28
SC Population Share
4.05
ST Population
711
ST Male Population
367
ST Female Population
344
ST Population Share
52.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karela list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karela include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karela include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karela include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karela is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karela show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pigeon Pea and Sorghum, net sown area is 805.29 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (37.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pigeon Pea
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sorghum
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.91 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.72 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
36.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
805.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
505.29 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
300.0
Canals Area In Hectares
200 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karela

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
180
Banks in Matched Records
24
Matched PINs
22

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 114 63%
CRM 63 35%
CDM 1 0.6%
Electronic Kiosk 2 1.1%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 47 26%
State Bank of India 43 24%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 34 19%
Axis Bank Limited 13 7.2%
ICICI Bank Limited 11 6.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Au Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Shevashram Road Shop No.14 and 15, Upper Ground Floor, Blue Chip Complex, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001
Axis Bank Limited ATM 392002 Bharuch Bharuch Maktampur (Ct) Maktampur Bharuch Axis Bank ATM Chitrakut Society Shop No1 Plot No1 to 4 Rs No2223 Zhadeshwar Road Bungalow Noa26 Villa…
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Shevashram Road Emerald Business Hub (Rohini Construction) Opp. ICICI Bank, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001
Bank of Baroda ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Blue Chip Complex Bharuch Main Branch, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001
Axis Bank Limited ATM 393010 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Bharuch 393010 Shop No 8 C K Patel Complex Chapra Patiya Andada Ankleshvar, Bharuch, Gujarat, 393010
Axis Bank Limited ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Gujarat 392001 Axis Bank ATM D22 Patel Super Market Station Roadbharuch, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001
Bank of Baroda ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Stn.rd, Nr.shalimar Talkies Below It Office Bharuch, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001
Bank of Baroda ATM 392001 Bharuch Bharuch Bharuch (M) Zadeshwar Road Bharuch Gujarat PIN- 392001 Zadesh Shri Rang Complex, Bharuch, Gujarat, 392001

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karela village located?

Karela is in Bharuch Taluka of Bharuch district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Karela village in?

Karela village is in Bharuch district.

Which state is Karela village in?

Karela village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Karela under?

Karela comes under Bharuch Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karela?

The Census village code of Karela is 522076.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karela under?

Karela is listed under KARELA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bharuch.

What is the population of Karela village?

The village record lists 1,357 people and 300 households for Karela.

How many households are in Karela village?

The village record lists 300 households for Karela.

What is the male and female population of Karela?

The record lists 698 male residents and 659 female residents for Karela.

What is the sex ratio of Karela village?

The sex ratio of Karela is 944.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karela village?

The reported geographical area of Karela is 867.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Karela village?

The approximate population density of Karela is 156.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karela?

The nearest town listed for Karela is Palej, about 12 km away.

How far is Karela from the district headquarters?

Karela is about 25 km from Bharuch, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karela from the sub-district headquarters?

Karela is about 25 km from Bharuch, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karela?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karela.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karela?

For Karela, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pigeon Pea and Sorghum, net sown area is 805.29 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karela?

The page shows 180 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karela. These records include 24 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.