Karhi - Khalilabad, Sant Kabir Nagar

Karhi is a village situated in the Khalilabad tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khalilabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Karhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karhi is 182444. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.96 hectares and falls under the 272002 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karhi village had a total population of 4,970 people, including 2,528 males and 2,442 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.02%, with male literacy at 69.84% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,094.

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 Orwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Karhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Karhi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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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