Karhi - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Karhi is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Khapri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 438611. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.02 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 252 people, including 134 males and 118 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karhi. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Karhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karhi is about 27 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 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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