Karhaniya - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Karhaniya is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Marwahi and around 155 km from Bilaspur. Kachar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhaniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhaniya is 437543. The village covers a total geographical area of 709.34 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Karhaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Karhaniya village had a total population of 464 people, including 227 males and 237 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.85%, with male literacy at 79.35% and female literacy at 49.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhaniya

Karhaniya 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 Karhaniya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karhaniya. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Karhaniya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karhaniya is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhaniya

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

Health Facilities in Karhaniya

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

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