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Karol connects by road and train. | Karol connects by road and train. | ||
The Chuda railway station is 2 km away. A [[government]] bus serves Karol from the Limbdi bus station. | The Chuda railway station is 2 km away. A [[government]] bus serves Karol from the Limbdi bus station. | ||
[[Narmada Canal|Narmada canal]] passes near the village, providing water for drinking and agriculture. Karol has a large lake and the main road separates the lake from the village. | [[Narmada Canal|Narmada canal]] passes near the village, providing water for drinking and agriculture. Karol has a large lake and the main road separates the lake from the village. | ||
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The [[Sex ratio in India|sex ratio]] is 944, higher than Gujarat State average of 919. The child sex ratio is 795, lower than Gujarat average of 890. | The [[Sex ratio in India|sex ratio]] is 944, higher than Gujarat State average of 919. The child sex ratio is 795, lower than Gujarat average of 890. | ||
In 2011, the literacy rate was 81.12% compared to 78.03 % of Gujarat. Male literacy stands at 94.48 % while the female literacy rate was 67.24%. | In 2011, the literacy rate was 81.12% compared to 78.03% of Gujarat. Male literacy stands at 94.48% while the female literacy rate was 67.24%. | ||
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[[Category: Villages in Surendranagar district]] | [[Category:Villages in Surendranagar district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:27, 11 December 2022
Karol | |
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village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Surendranagar |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 3,320 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 363410 |
- See Karol for namesake persons
| Princely state |
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| Individual residencies |
| Agencies |
| Lists |
Karol is a village and former minor Rajput princely state on the Saurashtra peninsula in the Indian state of Gujarat.
History[edit]
The princely state in Jhalawar prant was ruled by Jhala Rajput Chieftains. It comprised two major centres; Karol and Vadekhan villages.
In 1901 the population totaled 981. State Revenue in 1903-04 yielded approximately Rs. 11,000, 796 of which was paid to the British and Junagadh State.
Karol is the major village of Limbdi and was built by Zala Amarsinhjibapu. The name was taken from Kalbherav Dev, as suggested by Zala Amarsinhjibapu.[citation needed]
Geography[edit]
Karol is located near Limbdi in Surendranagar district. It is surrounded by extensive acreage and borders Laliyad, Sauka, Pandri, Limbdi, Khandiya, Mojidad, Borna and Bhrugupur.
Karol connects by road and train.
The Chuda railway station is 2 km away. A government bus serves Karol from the Limbdi bus station.
Narmada canal passes near the village, providing water for drinking and agriculture. Karol has a large lake and the main road separates the lake from the village.
The roads in the village are made by RCC.
An underwater rubbish/garbage system serves the village.
Demographics[edit]
Karol has a population of 3,320, of which 1,708 are males while 1,612 are females as per Population Census 2011.
The population of children age 0-6 is 332.
The sex ratio is 944, higher than Gujarat State average of 919. The child sex ratio is 795, lower than Gujarat average of 890.
In 2011, the literacy rate was 81.12% compared to 78.03% of Gujarat. Male literacy stands at 94.48% while the female literacy rate was 67.24%.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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