Karri Village - Pasan, Korba

Karri is a village situated in the Pasan tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 85 km from Poundi-uproda and around 120 km from Korba. Karri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karri is 436007. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.29 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Karri

As per Census 2011, Karri village has a total population of 1,093 people, consisting of 543 males and 550 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 665 literate and 428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 887 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,093 543 550
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 138 61 77
Scheduled Castes (SC) 86 40 46
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 887 440 447
Literate Population 665 388 277
Illiterate Population 428 155 273

Nearby Villages of Karri

Karri 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ChandautiWest2.37 km
SadamarNorth2.50 km
TulbulEast2.57 km
KhamhariyaNorth-West3.38 km
BaghindandSouth-East3.53 km
PadripaniSouth-West3.53 km
BairaNorth-East4.70 km
GodhaWest4.75 km
KotmarraNorth-East5.33 km
PasanNorth5.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karri

Karri 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 Khodri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Karri is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Karri is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karri

Where is Karri located?

Karri village is located in Pasan Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karri?

Karri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karri?

The pincode of Karri is 495445.

What is the population of Karri?

Karri has a total population of 1,093, including 543 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Karri?

There are 249 households in Karri.

What is the literacy rate in Karri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karri is 60.84%. Male literacy is 71.45% and female literacy is 50.36%.