Karela - Barhi, Katni

Karela is a village situated in the Barhi tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Karela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karela is 488316. The village covers a total geographical area of 874.15 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karela

According to the 2011 Census, Karela village had a total population of 3,741 people, including 1,917 males and 1,824 females, living in 970 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.30%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 892.

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

Nearby Villages of Karela

Karela 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 Karela

Karela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Karela is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Karela is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karela

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

Health Facilities in Karela

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

FAQs about Karela