Karra - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Karra is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Padri Kishunpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karra is 132712. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.96 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karra

As per Census 2011, Karra village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 228 males and 201 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karra

Karra 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 Karra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karra. The nearest railway station is Zindpura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Karra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Karra is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karra

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

Health Facilities in Karra

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

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