Kareha - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Kareha is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Karchhana and around 22 km from Allahabad. Kareha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kareha is 162394. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.63 hectares and falls under the 212301 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kareha 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 Kareha

According to the 2011 Census, Kareha village had a total population of 5,335 people, including 2,812 males and 2,523 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 59.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Kareha

Kareha 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 Kareha

Kareha 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 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Kareha is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Kareha is about 22 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 Kareha

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

Health Facilities in Kareha

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

FAQs about Kareha