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

As per Census 2011, Karhi village has a total population of 1,658 people, consisting of 835 males and 823 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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