Karankapa - Lalpur Thana, Mungeli

Karankapa is a village situated in the Lalpur Thana tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Lormi and around 80 km from Bilaspur. Karankapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karankapa is 437720. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.58 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karankapa

According to the 2011 Census, Karankapa village had a total population of 1,884 people, including 936 males and 948 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.10%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 50.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 950, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Karankapa

Karankapa 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 Karankapa

Karankapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Karankapa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karankapa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karankapa

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

Health Facilities in Karankapa

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

FAQs about Karankapa