Karah

Karah is a village located in Pehowa tehsil of Kurukshetra district in Haryana, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Pehowa (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Kurukshetra. As per 2009 stats, Karah Sahib is the gram panchayat of Karah village.

Here you can discover what makes Karah unique in its vibrant Pehowa-Kurukshetra region. You’ll see Karah’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karah is 058410. The village spans a total geographical area of 957 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 136128. Pehowa is nearest town to Karah village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Karah village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pehowa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karah

Population of Karah

According to the 2011 Census, Karah has a total population of about 2,467, with approximately 1,294 males and 1,173 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 304 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.65%, with male literacy at about 67.93% and female literacy near 54.73%. There are around 482 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karah

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karah. As per the 2011 stats, Karah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karah

Knowing the nearby villages of Karah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karah.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karah