Karangul - Orchha, Narayanpur
Karangul is a village situated in the Orchha tehsil of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Orchha and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Narayanpur. Lanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karangul village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangul is 450014. The village falls under the 494661 pincode. Narayanpur is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.
Karangul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karangul
According to the 2011 Census, Karangul village had a total population of 242 people, including 133 males and 109 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.21%, with male literacy at 7.21% and female literacy at 2.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 242 | 133 | 109 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 22 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 242 | 133 | 109 |
| Literate Population | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 232 | 125 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Karangul
Karangul is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Karangul
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karangul.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayanpur to Karangul is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karangul
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karangul village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Karangul
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karangul village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karangul
Where is Karangul located?
Karangul village is located in Orchha Tehsil, Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karangul?
The Gram Panchayat of Karangul is Lanka.
What is the pincode of Karangul?
The pincode of Karangul is 494661.
What is the population of Karangul?
Karangul had a total population of 242, including 133 males and 109 females.
How many households are there in Karangul?
Karangul had 43 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karangul?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karangul was 5.21%. Male literacy was 7.21% and female literacy was 2.47%.