Karchana - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Karchana is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Allahabad. Karchana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karchana is 162388. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.72 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karchana

As per Census 2011, Karchana village has a total population of 3,775 people, consisting of 1,856 males and 1,919 females. The village has 546 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 564 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,339 literate and 1,436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karchana

Karchana 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 Karchana

Karchana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karchana, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Karchana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karchana

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

Health Facilities in Karchana

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

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