Karaiya - Rahatgarh, Sagar

Karaiya is a village situated in the Rahatgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahatgarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Barkhera (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaiya is 460459. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.42 hectares and falls under the 470119 pincode. Rahatgarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Karaiya village had a total population of 521 people, including 286 males and 235 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.91%, with male literacy at 90.17% and female literacy at 67.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Karaiya

Karaiya 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 Karaiya

Karaiya 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 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahatgarh to Karaiya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Karaiya is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaiya

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

Health Facilities in Karaiya

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

FAQs about Karaiya