Kari - Lavan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kari is a village situated in the Lavan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Baloda Bazar and around 102 km from Raipur. Kari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kari is 443781. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.14 hectares and falls under the 493526 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kari

According to the 2011 Census, Kari village had a total population of 2,149 people, including 1,063 males and 1,086 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 87.04% and female literacy at 65.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Kari

Kari 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 Kari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kari. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Kari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kari is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kari

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

Health Facilities in Kari

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

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