Karala (281) — Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Lakhwinder Singh

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LGD code: 39236
Pincode: 140601
Population: 1,933
Households: 347
Literacy rate: 61.1%
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 653

Key facts — Karala (281)

LGD code: 39236
Pincode: 140601
Population (Census 2011): 1,933
Population (projected 2026): 2,279
Households: 347
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 920
Literacy rate: 61.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Patiala
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rajpura
Member of Parliament: Dharamvir Gandhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Neena Mittal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Lakhwinder Singh
Block / Mandal: Rajpura

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Patiala district level

Then & Now

Karala (281) — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,933

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,279

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

347

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

409

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,933Census 2011
Households: 347Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 920 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2792026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4092026 projection
Active job cards: 87,846MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 62,935MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,12,61,755ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 954NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 88.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.3%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Patiala district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 39,216PMAY-G · 39,216 of 1,03,674 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Patiala district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,03,683Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Patiala district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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From the village

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Lead story

May 2026

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10 Patiala industrial units get Rs 1.58-crore incentives

10 Patiala industrial units get Rs 1.58-crore incentives (via The Tribune). Read the full story at the source.

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May

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Labour Day Celebrated at PLW Patiala; Workers honoured for dedication and service

Labour Day Celebrated at PLW Patiala; Workers honoured for dedication and service (via Babushahi.com). Read the full story at the source.

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May

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Punjab girls win national T-10 deaf title

Punjab girls win national T-10 deaf title (via The Tribune). Read the full story at the source.

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What is the pincode of Karala (281)?

The pincode of Karala (281), Rajpura mandal, Patiala district, Punjab is 140601.

In which district is Karala (281) located?

Karala (281) is a village in Rajpura mandal of Patiala district, Punjab, India.

What is the population of Karala (281) as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karala (281) village has a population of 1,933 across 347 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karala (281)?

The current sarpanch of Karala (281) gram panchayat is Lakhwinder Singh.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karala (281) in?

Karala (281) falls under the Patiala Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Punjab.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karala (281) in?

Karala (281) falls under the Rajpura assembly constituency (AC #111) of Punjab.

What is the literacy rate in Karala (281)?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karala (281) village is 61.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Karala (281)?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karala (281) village is 920 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karala (281)?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karala (281), including Ashirwad Scheme (Shagun), Ghar Ghar Rozgar te Karobar Mission, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karala (281)?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karala (281) village is 39236.

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