Karhul - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Karhul is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Simga and around 20 km from Raipur. Karhul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhul is 443473. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.13 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Karhul 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 Karhul

According to the 2011 Census, Karhul village had a total population of 1,572 people, including 779 males and 793 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 77.71% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhul

Karhul 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 Karhul

Karhul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Karhul is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Karhul is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhul

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

Health Facilities in Karhul

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

FAQs about Karhul