Kareli Chhoti - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Kareli Chhoti is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Kareli Chhoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kareli Chhoti is 446925. The village covers a total geographical area of 950.06 hectares and falls under the 493662 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kareli Chhoti

According to the 2011 Census, Kareli Chhoti village had a total population of 2,487 people, including 1,201 males and 1,286 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 66.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Kareli Chhoti

Kareli Chhoti 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 Kareli Chhoti

Kareli Chhoti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Kareli Chhoti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Kareli Chhoti is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kareli Chhoti

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

Health Facilities in Kareli Chhoti

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

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