Karwahi - Tamnar, Raigarh

Karwahi is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khamharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwahi is 434749. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.77 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Karwahi village had a total population of 594 people, including 290 males and 304 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 97.69% and female literacy at 81.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Karwahi

Karwahi 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 Karwahi

Karwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Karwahi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Karwahi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karwahi

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

Health Facilities in Karwahi

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

FAQs about Karwahi