Karra - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Karra village had a total population of 449 people, including 214 males and 235 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.44%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

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