Karajada - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Karajada is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Karajada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karajada is 580188. The village covers a total geographical area of 617 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Karajada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karajada

As per Census 2011, Karajada village has a total population of 2,865 people, consisting of 1,414 males and 1,451 females. The village has 721 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,349 literate and 1,516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karajada

Karajada 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 Karajada

Karajada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Karajada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Karajada is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karajada

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

Health Facilities in Karajada

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

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