Karaiha - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Karaiha is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kariha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaiha is 447435. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.92 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Karaiha 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 Karaiha

According to the 2011 Census, Karaiha village had a total population of 938 people, including 482 males and 456 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 94.47% and female literacy at 71.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaiha

Karaiha 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 Karaiha

Karaiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Karaiha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Karaiha is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaiha

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

Health Facilities in Karaiha

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

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