Karra village, Ramnagar tehsil | Pincode 485881

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shakuntla Devi Patel

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LGD code: 464531
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population: 2,264
Households: 497
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,127
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 25 km
Distance to Bhopal: 398 km
Distance to Delhi: 602 km
Nearest railway station: Turki · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC Jhinna · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karra compares

By population, Karra ranks #12 of 193 villages in Ramnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

53.1%

−2.6% vs mandal average

Karra: 53.1%
Ramnagar mandal: 55.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

953

−10 vs mandal average

Karra: 953
Ramnagar mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.2 vs mandal average

Karra: 4.6
Ramnagar mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karra at a glance

Karra is a village of 2,264 people in 497 households (Census 2011) in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 12th-largest of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil. Literacy is 53%, 3 points below the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 953 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Maihar district centre, 55 km from Gahira, the nearest town, 10 km from Turki railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 485881, served by Ramnagar (Satna) post office; the LGD village code is 464531. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC Jhinna, 12 km away. The sarpanch is Shakuntla Devi Patel, and the village votes in Amarpatan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 2,669 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karra · this village	2,264	53%	—
Karra · Rampur Baghelan	329	62%	0 km N
Samogar Unmukt · Amarpatan	574	42%	0.5 km E
Samogar Kothar · Amarpatan	237	79%	0.9 km S
Rangwa · Laharpur	2,859	48%	1.6 km SW
Silpari · Rampur Baghelan	939	65%	2 km W
Dinapur · Sahaswan	493	44%	2.5 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AMARPATAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 472.62
Irrigated area (ha): 145.07
Forest area (ha): 2.62

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karra

LGD code: 464531
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population (Census 2011): 2,264
Population (projected 2026): 2,669
Households: 497
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 953
Literacy rate: 53.1%
Coordinates: 24.46677°N, 81.09493°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Satna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Amarpatan
Member of Parliament: Ganesh Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shakuntla Devi Patel
Block / Mandal: Ramnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Maihar district level

Then & Now

Karra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,264

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,669

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

497

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

586

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,264Census 2011
Households: 497Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 953 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,6692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5862026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Maihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Maihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Maihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Karra

Mandal centre

Ramnagar · ≈ 25 km

≈ 50 min by car · 1 h by bike

Directions

District centre

Maihar · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 29 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,251 people

Gahira · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 53 min by car · 2 h 14 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal398 kmcapital
Delhi602 km
Kolkata770 km
Hyderabad833 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTurki10 km
Bus stopCollege Chowk Bus Stop22 km
Hospital / PHCPHC Jhinna12 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km

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September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

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Sep

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Express3h ago
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandi7h ago
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Report7h ago
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar English13h ago
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express23h ago
MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday

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People often ask about Karra

What is the pincode of Karra?

The pincode of Karra, Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh is 485881. The post office is Ramnagar (Satna).

Which post office delivers to Karra?

Mail for Karra is delivered through Ramnagar (Satna) post office, pincode 485881, in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karra located?

Karra is a village in Ramnagar tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Karra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karra village has a population of 2,264 across 497 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karra?

The current sarpanch of Karra gram panchayat is Shakuntla Devi Patel.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karra in?

Karra falls under the Satna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karra in?

Karra falls under the Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC #66) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Karra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karra village is 53.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Karra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karra village is 953 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karra, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Karra from Maihar district centre?

Karra is approximately 37 km (straight-line) from the centre of Maihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karra village is 464531.

Which is the nearest town to Karra?

Gahira (population 10,251, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Karra in a straight line.

How big is Karra compared to other villages in Ramnagar tehsil?

Karra ranks 12 of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,264 residents).

How far is Karra from Bhopal?

Karra is about 398 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 517 km.

How far is Karra from Delhi?

Karra is about 602 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 782 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karra?

Turki is the nearest railway station to Karra, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karra?

College Chowk Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Karra, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karra?

PHC Jhinna is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karra, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karra?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Karra, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karra?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Karra, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Karra?

Karra falls under Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh (INC).

Who is the MP for Karra?

Karra is in Satna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ganesh Singh (Ganesh Singh).

What is the population of Karra in 2026?

Karra is estimated at 2,669 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,264 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karra in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Karra in Maihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karra?

Shakuntla Devi Patel is the sarpanch of Karra gram panchayat, Ramnagar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ramnagar tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)