Karki - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Karki is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Karki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karki is 501058. The village covers a total geographical area of 2188.77 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karki

According to the 2011 Census, Karki village had a total population of 2,902 people, including 1,455 males and 1,447 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.07%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 52.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,810.

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

Nearby Villages of Karki

Karki 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 Karki

Karki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Karki is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Karki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karki

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

Health Facilities in Karki

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

FAQs about Karki