Karai Khand - Churhat, Sidhi

Karai Khand is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Karui Khad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karai Khand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karai Khand is 502552. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.66 hectares and falls under the 486661 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Karai Khand

According to the 2011 Census, Karai Khand village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 553 males and 509 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.18%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 54.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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 Khand

Karai Khand 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 Khand

Public transport in the Karai Khand is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Karai Khand is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Karai Khand is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karai Khand

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

Health Facilities in Karai Khand

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 Khand village are given below:

FAQs about Karai Khand