Karhola - Begamganj, Raisen

Karhola is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Karhola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhola is 484112. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.26 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Karhola

According to the 2011 Census, Karhola village had a total population of 660 people, including 349 males and 311 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 64.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhola

Karhola 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 Karhola

Public transport in the Karhola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Karhola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Karhola is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhola

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

Health Facilities in Karhola

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

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