Karhi - Pawai, Panna

Karhi is a village situated in the Pawai tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pawai and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Karhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 459271. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.71 hectares and falls under the 488446 pincode. Pawai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 2,651 people, including 1,375 males and 1,276 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.60%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 50.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6511,3751,276
Child Population (0–6 yrs)387203184
Scheduled Castes (SC)497254243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)934152
Literate Population1,440893547
Illiterate Population1,211482729

Nearby Villages of Karhi

Karhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhirrahaSouth-West1.15 km
MardaNorth1.78 km
PairothiNorth-West1.97 km
KhatwarSouth-East2.10 km
JagdishpuraSouth-East2.37 km
UrdaniNorth-East2.55 km
RampurNorth-West2.73 km
Tilli (tilni)North-East3.34 km
Deori SarkarNorth3.47 km
JamuniNorth-West3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pakara Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pawai to Karhi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Karhi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karhi

Where is Karhi located?

Karhi village is located in Pawai Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karhi?

Karhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karhi?

The pincode of Karhi is 488446.

What is the population of Karhi?

Karhi had a total population of 2,651, including 1,375 males and 1,276 females.

How many households are there in Karhi?

Karhi had 632 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karhi was 63.60%. Male literacy was 76.19% and female literacy was 50.09%.