Karji - Rajpur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Karji is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Rajpur and around 30 km from Ambikapur. Karji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karji is 433279. The village covers a total geographical area of 1106.93 hectares and falls under the 497118 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karji

According to the 2011 Census, Karji village had a total population of 1,482 people, including 720 males and 762 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.44%, with male literacy at 49.33% and female literacy at 37.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,359.

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

Nearby Villages of Karji

Karji 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 Karji

Karji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Karji is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Karji is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karji

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

Health Facilities in Karji

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

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