Indian Village Directory

Karala (281) Village

Karala (281) is an inhabited village in Dera Bassi Sub-district of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 039236, the Census 2011 record lists 1,933 people in 347 households and the reported area is 369 hectares. The local references include Karala Gram Panchayat, Rajpura CD Block and the nearest town reference is Zirakpur.

In short:

Karala (281) is a village in Dera Bassi Sub-district, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 039236 and 1,933 people in 347 households.

Village Code039236
Population1,933
Households347
Area369 hectares
Nearest TownZirakpur

Detailed village profile

Karala (281) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,933 people, 369 hectares of reported area and Zirakpur as the nearest town reference for Karala (281), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Punjab
Sub-district Dera Bassi
CD Block Rajpura
Gram Panchayat KARALA
  • Karala (281) falls under Dera Bassi Sub-district in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 039236.
  • The record lists 1,933 people living in 347 households.
  • The reported village area is 369 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Zirakpur.
  • 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

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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 Village Facts

Village
Karala (281)
Census Village Code
039236
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
District Census Code
052
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dera Bassi
Sub-district Census Code
00268
CD Block
Rajpura
Gram Panchayat
Karala
Households
347
Population
1,933
Male Population
1,007
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
919.56
Area
369 hectares
Area
3.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Zirakpur
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
140103
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 523.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.82% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 98.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karala (281) in the official administrative record. Census village code 039236, Karala Gram Panchayat and Rajpura CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
052
Sub-district Census Code
00268
Village Census Code
039236
CD Block Code
0105
Gram Panchayat Code
04
CD Block Name
Rajpura
Gram Panchayat Name
Karala

Location and Distance

Zirakpur is the nearest town listed for Karala (281). Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dera Bassi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Zirakpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Zirakpur
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
369 hectares
Area
3.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,933 people in 347 households, with 1,007 male residents and 926 female residents. The average household size is 5.57, and SC share is 34.82% and ST share is 0% for Karala (281). Population density works out to about 523.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
347
Total Population
1,933
Male Population
1,007
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
919.56
Average Household Size
5.57
SC Population
673
SC Male Population
349
SC Female Population
324
SC Population Share
34.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karala (281) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karala (281). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karala (281) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
293 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karala (281) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
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 Karala (281) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karala (281) is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 11 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Karala (281) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Jiri and Sugarcane, net sown area is 297 hectares and irrigated land is 293 hectares (98.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Manufacturers Commodities First
Gur
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jiri
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Shakar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugarcane
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
71 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
297.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
293.0

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karala (281)

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Maharashtra 1 100%

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
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 140103 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Dera Bassi Dera Bassi (M CL) Ambala Highway, Shop No 1086, Paras Plaza, Chandigarh-, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, 140103

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 Karala (281) village located?

Karala (281) is in Dera Bassi Sub-district of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Karala (281) village in?

Karala (281) village is in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district.

Which state is Karala (281) village in?

Karala (281) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Karala (281) under?

Karala (281) comes under Dera Bassi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karala (281)?

The Census village code of Karala (281) is 039236.

Which Gram Panchayat is Karala (281) under?

Karala (281) is listed under KARALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajpura.

What is the population of Karala (281) village?

The village record lists 1,933 people and 347 households for Karala (281).

How many households are in Karala (281) village?

The village record lists 347 households for Karala (281).

What is the male and female population of Karala (281)?

The record lists 1,007 male residents and 926 female residents for Karala (281).

What is the sex ratio of Karala (281) village?

The sex ratio of Karala (281) is 919.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karala (281) village?

The reported geographical area of Karala (281) is 369 hectares.

What is the population density of Karala (281) village?

The approximate population density of Karala (281) is 523.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karala (281)?

The nearest town listed for Karala (281) is Zirakpur, about b km away.

How far is Karala (281) from the district headquarters?

Karala (281) is about 35 km from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karala (281) from the sub-district headquarters?

Karala (281) is about 20 km from Dera Bassi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karala (281)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Karala (281).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karala (281)?

For Karala (281), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Jiri and Sugarcane, net sown area is 297 hectares and irrigated land is 293 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karala (281)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karala (281). These records include 1 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.