Karumauha - Kharsia, Raigarh

Karumauha is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Karumouha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karumauha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karumauha is 435232. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.56 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karumauha

As per Census 2011, Karumauha village has a total population of 666 people, consisting of 330 males and 336 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population666330336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794930
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527082
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1758689
Literate Population448247201
Illiterate Population21883135

Nearby Villages of Karumauha

Karumauha 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AdajharNorth-West1.07 km
KarpipaliEast1.56 km
SonbarsaNorth-West2.28 km
BasnajharNorth-East2.44 km
Singhi TaraiWest2.49 km
BenipaliWest2.62 km
KanwaliSouth-East2.93 km
KenapaliSouth3.02 km
KalmiWest3.26 km
BasanpaliEast3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karumauha

Karumauha 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 Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Karumauha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Karumauha is about 40 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 Karumauha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karumauha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karumauha

Where is Karumauha located?

Karumauha village is located in Kharsia Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karumauha?

The Gram Panchayat of Karumauha is Karumouha.

What is the pincode of Karumauha?

The pincode of Karumauha is 496661.

What is the population of Karumauha?

Karumauha has a total population of 666, including 330 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Karumauha?

There are 162 households in Karumauha.

What is the literacy rate in Karumauha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karumauha is 67.27%. Male literacy is 74.85% and female literacy is 59.82%.