Karhoda - Goharganj, Raisen

Karhoda is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Karhoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhoda is 484399. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.27 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Mandideep is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karhoda

As per Census 2011, Karhoda village has a total population of 714 people, consisting of 379 males and 335 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karhoda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population714379335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286761
Scheduled Castes (SC)683830
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1437073
Literate Population424261163
Illiterate Population290118172

Nearby Villages of Karhoda

Karhoda 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)
Pahad KhediNorth-West1.55 km
HaripuraSouth2.06 km
UrdenNorth2.56 km
AmodaEast2.65 km
DhandharNorth-West2.93 km
AjwainSouth3.03 km
LadliWest3.47 km
ChormauSouth-West3.60 km
NandNorth3.62 km
MaharmangaNorth-East3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karhoda

Karhoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Dip, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandideep to Karhoda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Karhoda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karhoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Karhoda

Where is Karhoda located?

Karhoda village is located in Goharganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karhoda?

Karhoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karhoda?

The pincode of Karhoda is 464990.

What is the population of Karhoda?

Karhoda has a total population of 714, including 379 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Karhoda?

There are 136 households in Karhoda.

What is the literacy rate in Karhoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karhoda is 59.38%. Male literacy is 68.87% and female literacy is 48.66%.