Korka - Birsa, Balaghat

Korka is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 62 km from Baihar and around 122 km from Balaghat. Machhurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korka is 498046. The village covers a total geographical area of 2103.87 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Korka

According to the 2011 Census, Korka village had a total population of 531 people, including 268 males and 263 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.24%, with male literacy at 49.29% and female literacy at 45.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 521.

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

Nearby Villages of Korka

Korka 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 Korka

Korka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Korka is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Korka is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korka

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

Health Facilities in Korka

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

FAQs about Korka