Karitalai - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Karitalai is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Karitalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karitalai is 488527. The village covers a total geographical area of 1314 hectares and falls under the 483880 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Karitalai

According to the 2011 Census, Karitalai village had a total population of 5,197 people, including 2,628 males and 2,569 females, living in 1,232 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 62.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,204.

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

Nearby Villages of Karitalai

Karitalai 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 Karitalai

Karitalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadanpur, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Karitalai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Karitalai is about 45 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 Karitalai

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

Health Facilities in Karitalai

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

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