Karhi - Nandgaon, Nashik

Karhi is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Karhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 550320. The village covers a total geographical area of 747 hectares and falls under the 423104 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karhi

As per Census 2011, Karhi village has a total population of 1,648 people, consisting of 865 males and 783 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,086 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,648865783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267153114
Scheduled Castes (SC)281151130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578275
Literate Population1,086622464
Illiterate Population562243319

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)
EkwaiNorth-East2.44 km
SataneWest2.61 km
VanjarwadiSouth-West2.81 km
NagapurNorth3.40 km
Malegaon KaryatSouth-East4.58 km
PanewadiNorth-East4.68 km
AnakwadeWest5.79 km
BejgaonNorth-East5.85 km
ChandgaonSouth5.95 km
Dhotane Bk.North-East6.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manmad B Cabin, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Karhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Karhi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 1-2 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 Nandgaon Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karhi?

Karhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karhi?

The pincode of Karhi is 423104.

What is the population of Karhi?

Karhi has a total population of 1,648, including 865 males and 783 females.

How many households are there in Karhi?

There are 269 households in Karhi.

What is the literacy rate in Karhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karhi is 65.90%. Male literacy is 71.91% and female literacy is 59.26%.