Karegaon - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Karegaon is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Chhuriya and around 38 km from Rajnandgaon. Keregaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karegaon is 441012. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.1 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karegaon village had a total population of 770 people, including 378 males and 392 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 60.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Karegaon

Karegaon 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 Karegaon

Karegaon 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Karegaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Karegaon is about 38 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 Karegaon

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

Health Facilities in Karegaon

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

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