Karhoula - Gairatganj, Raisen

Karhoula is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Rajpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhoula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhoula is 484012. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.4 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Karhoula

According to the 2011 Census, Karhoula village had a total population of 692 people, including 375 males and 317 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.66%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 81.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Karhoula

Karhoula 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 Karhoula

Karhoula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Karhoula is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Karhoula is about 77 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 Karhoula

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

Health Facilities in Karhoula

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

FAQs about Karhoula