Karhaiya - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Karhaiya is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Karhaiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhaiya is 489648. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.49 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karhaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Karhaiya village had a total population of 607 people, including 316 males and 291 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.69%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhaiya

Karhaiya 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 Karhaiya

Karhaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Karhaiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Karhaiya is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhaiya

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

Health Facilities in Karhaiya

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

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