Kareya - Darima, Surguja

Kareya is a village situated in the Darima tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Ambikapur and around 16 km from Ambikapur. Kareya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kareya is 433015. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.25 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kareya

As per Census 2011, Kareya village has a total population of 1,228 people, consisting of 614 males and 614 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 839 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kareya

Kareya 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 Kareya

Kareya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Kareya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kareya

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

Health Facilities in Kareya

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

FAQs about Kareya