Karlai - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Karlai is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sankh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlai is 494335. The village covers a total geographical area of 741.22 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Karlai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karlai

According to the 2011 Census, Karlai village had a total population of 816 people, including 417 males and 399 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.01%, with male literacy at 68.63% and female literacy at 49.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlai

Karlai 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 Karlai

Karlai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapurdha Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Karlai is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Karlai is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlai

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

Health Facilities in Karlai

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

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