Kariganthi - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kariganthi is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Baramkela and around 45 km from Raigarh. Marodarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariganthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariganthi is 435642. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.4 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kariganthi

According to the 2011 Census, Kariganthi village had a total population of 515 people, including 259 males and 256 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 83.12% and female literacy at 64.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariganthi

Kariganthi 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 Kariganthi

Kariganthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kariganthi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kariganthi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariganthi

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

Health Facilities in Kariganthi

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

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