Karai - Khurai, Sagar

Karai is a village situated in the Khurai tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurai and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Nagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karai is 459907. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.23 hectares and falls under the 470117 pincode. Khurai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karai

According to the 2011 Census, Karai village had a total population of 398 people, including 197 males and 201 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 81.87% and female literacy at 74.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Karai

Karai 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 Karai

Karai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumreri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurai to Karai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Karai is about 63 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 Karai

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

Health Facilities in Karai

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

FAQs about Karai