Karainara - Barpali, Korba

Karainara is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from Kartala and around 30 km from Korba. Karainara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karainara is 436470. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karainara

According to the 2011 Census, Karainara village had a total population of 862 people, including 449 males and 413 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 64.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Karainara

Karainara 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 Karainara

Karainara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Madwarani, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Karainara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Karainara is about 30 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 Karainara

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

Health Facilities in Karainara

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

FAQs about Karainara