Kareli - Chhapara, Seoni

Kareli is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Kekda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kareli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kareli is 496036. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.2 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kareli

As per Census 2011, Kareli village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 363 males and 356 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 473 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kareli

Kareli 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 Kareli

Kareli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Kareli is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Kareli is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kareli

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

Health Facilities in Kareli

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

FAQs about Kareli