Karhi - Beohari, Shahdol

Karhi is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Charka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 500948. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.59 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karhi

As per Census 2011, Karhi village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 415 males and 379 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 765 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population794415379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708783
Scheduled Castes (SC)271314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)765401364
Literate Population28219587
Illiterate Population512220292

Nearby Villages of Karhi

Karhi 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)
Bokra BokriEast1.71 km
NewariNorth1.80 km
DhekaNorth-East2.17 km
CharkaWest2.40 km
TangharSouth-East2.73 km
BholharaSouth-West3.11 km
BhulhriSouth3.37 km
SejhariNorth-East4.23 km
KhamdandSouth-East4.38 km
Ambar 13West4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Karhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Karhi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karhi

Where is Karhi located?

Karhi village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Karhi is Charka.

What is the pincode of Karhi?

The pincode of Karhi is 484774.

What is the population of Karhi?

Karhi has a total population of 794, including 415 males and 379 females.

How many households are there in Karhi?

There are 195 households in Karhi.

What is the literacy rate in Karhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karhi is 35.52%. Male literacy is 46.99% and female literacy is 22.96%.