Karahi - Bilha, Bilaspur

Karahi is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Karhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahi is 439001. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.71 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Karahi

According to the 2011 Census, Karahi village had a total population of 482 people, including 237 males and 245 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 84.08% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Karahi

Karahi 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 Karahi

Karahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Karahi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karahi is about 29 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 Karahi

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

Health Facilities in Karahi

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

FAQs about Karahi