Karahari - Mat, Mathura

Karahari is a village situated in the Mat tehsil of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mat and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Mathura. Karahari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karahari is 123941. The village covers a total geographical area of 1084.44 hectares and falls under the 281205 pincode. Bajna is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Karahari

As per Census 2011, Karahari village has a total population of 6,718 people, consisting of 3,610 males and 3,108 females. The village has 1,145 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,026 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,572 literate and 3,146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,906 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,7183,6103,108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,026533493
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9061,050856
Literate Population3,5722,3181,254
Illiterate Population3,1461,2921,854

Nearby Villages of Karahari

Karahari 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)
PabbipurSouth-East1.87 km
Nagla BirbalaSouth-West2.35 km
DadisaraNorth-East2.48 km
KhawalNorth-West2.92 km
JamauEast3.10 km
IrolizunnardarSouth-East3.28 km
SirrelaSouth3.50 km
HernolSouth-West3.63 km
KubaraSouth-East3.71 km
AkbarpurWest3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karahari

Karahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raya, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajna to Karahari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mathura to Karahari is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karahari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karahari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karahari

Where is Karahari located?

Karahari village is located in Mat Tehsil, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karahari?

Karahari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karahari?

The pincode of Karahari is 281205.

What is the population of Karahari?

Karahari has a total population of 6,718, including 3,610 males and 3,108 females.

How many households are there in Karahari?

There are 1,145 households in Karahari.

What is the literacy rate in Karahari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karahari is 53.17%. Male literacy is 64.21% and female literacy is 40.35%.