Kareli Kalan - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kareli Kalan is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kareli Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kareli Kalan is 490549. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.84 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kareli Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kareli Kalan village had a total population of 1,899 people, including 1,002 males and 897 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 63.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kareli Kalan

Kareli Kalan 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 Kareli Kalan

Kareli Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kareli Kalan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kareli Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kareli Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kareli Kalan

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

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