Karray - Chhuikhadan, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Karray is a village situated in the Chhuikhadan tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chhuikhadan and around 61 km from Rajnandgaon. Shakha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karray village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karray is 440204. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.2 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karray village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karray

According to the 2011 Census, Karray village had a total population of 706 people, including 347 males and 359 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.48%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 58.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Karray

Karray 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 Karray

Karray is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Karray is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Karray is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karray

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

Health Facilities in Karray

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

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