Karahla - Koil, Aligarh

Karahla is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Karahla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahla is 122636. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.66 hectares and falls under the 202139 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karahla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chharra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karahla

According to the 2011 Census, Karahla village had a total population of 1,901 people, including 1,018 males and 883 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.75%, with male literacy at 80.07% and female literacy at 47.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 773.

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

Nearby Villages of Karahla

Karahla 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 Karahla

Karahla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikandra Rao, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Karahla is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Karahla is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karahla

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

Health Facilities in Karahla

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

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