Karela - Patan, Durg

Karela is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Karela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karela is 442731. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.24 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Karela

According to the 2011 Census, Karela village had a total population of 1,189 people, including 557 males and 632 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Karela

Karela 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 Karela

Karela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gundardehi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Karela is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Karela is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karela

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

Health Facilities in Karela

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

FAQs about Karela