Karouli - Lundra, Surguja

Karouli is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Karouli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karouli is 433364. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.14 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Karouli 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 Karouli

As per Census 2011, Karouli village has a total population of 1,735 people, consisting of 873 males and 862 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 710 literate and 1,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,477 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karouli

Karouli 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 Karouli

Karouli 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 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Karouli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Karouli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karouli

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

Health Facilities in Karouli

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

FAQs about Karouli