Karsa - Patan, Durg

Karsa is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Karsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karsa is 442659. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.27 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Bhilai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Karsa 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 Karsa

As per Census 2011, Karsa village has a total population of 1,353 people, consisting of 694 males and 659 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karsa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karsa

Karsa 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 Karsa

Karsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bmy C Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhilai to Karsa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Karsa is about 32 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 Karsa

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

Health Facilities in Karsa

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

FAQs about Karsa