Karhi - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Karhi is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Bhatapara and around 125 km from Raipur. Karhibazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 443673. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.95 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,449 males and 1,406 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.93%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 45.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhi

Karhi 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 Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Karhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Karhi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhi

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

Health Facilities in Karhi

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

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