Karia - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Karia is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kariaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karia is 212974. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.29 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Karia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Karia

According to the 2011 Census, Karia village had a total population of 1,938 people, including 1,012 males and 926 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.19%, with male literacy at 67.01% and female literacy at 38.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 961.

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

Nearby Villages of Karia

Karia 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 Karia

Karia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Karia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Karia is about 52 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 Karia

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

Health Facilities in Karia

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

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