Karwai - Garu, Latehar

Karwai is a village situated in the Garu subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garu and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Karwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwai is 367162. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode.

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

Population of Karwai

According to the 2011 Census, Karwai village had a total population of 806 people, including 397 males and 409 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 65.37% and female literacy at 39.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 779.

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

Nearby Villages of Karwai

Karwai 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 Karwai

Karwai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Karwai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karwai

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

Health Facilities in Karwai

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

FAQs about Karwai