Korai - Katghora, Korba

Korai is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Deveri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korai is 435900. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 495447 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Korai

According to the 2011 Census, Korai village had a total population of 808 people, including 394 males and 414 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 541.

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

Nearby Villages of Korai

Korai 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 Korai

Korai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Korai is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Korai 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 Korai

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

Health Facilities in Korai

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

FAQs about Korai