Kariadand - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kariadand is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kariadand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariadand is 497869. The village covers a total geographical area of 728.01 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kariadand

According to the 2011 Census, Kariadand village had a total population of 1,860 people, including 907 males and 953 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 65.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariadand

Kariadand 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 Kariadand

Kariadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kariadand is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariadand

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

Health Facilities in Kariadand

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

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