Karra Village - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Karra is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Sindhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karra is 436126. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.48 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Karra 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 Karra

As per Census 2011, Karra village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 214 males and 235 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karra

Karra 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 Karra

Karra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Karra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Karra is about 35 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 Karra

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

Health Facilities in Karra

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

FAQs about Karra