Karigaon - Adbhar, Sakti

Karigaon is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Malkharoda and around 50 km from Janjgir. Karahigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karigaon is 437245. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.85 hectares and falls under the 495695 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Karigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karigaon village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 764 males and 787 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.98%, with male literacy at 81.27% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Karigaon

Karigaon 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 Karigaon

Karigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Karigaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Karigaon 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 Karigaon

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

Health Facilities in Karigaon

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

FAQs about Karigaon