Karra - Darima, Surguja

Karra is a village situated in the Darima tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Ambikapur and around 35 km from Ambikapur. Karra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karra is 433028. The village covers a total geographical area of 1192.97 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Karra

According to the 2011 Census, Karra village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,193 males and 1,260 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.94%, with male literacy at 54.80% and female literacy at 43.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,877.

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

Nearby Villages of Karra

Karra 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 Karra

Karra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Karra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karra

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

Health Facilities in Karra

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

FAQs about Karra