Karathi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Karathi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Karathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karathi is 447567. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Karathi

According to the 2011 Census, Karathi village had a total population of 1,049 people, including 512 males and 537 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 73.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Karathi

Karathi 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 Karathi

Karathi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Karathi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Karathi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karathi

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

Health Facilities in Karathi

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

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