Karhi - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Karhi is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Karhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 186018. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.4 hectares and falls under the 273405 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 1,658 people, including 835 males and 823 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 86.29% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Karhi

Karhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Karhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Karhi is about 25 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 Karhi

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

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:

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