Karadega - Mukdega, Raigarh

Karadega is a village situated in the Mukdega tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 36 km from Lailunga and around 118 km from Raigarh. Dhouradand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadega is 434596. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.92 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Karadega

As per Census 2011, Karadega village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 282 males and 248 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 453 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population530282248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)905337
Scheduled Castes (SC)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)453245208
Literate Population18911871
Illiterate Population341164177

Nearby Villages of Karadega

Karadega 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TurturaWest1.61 km
DhouradandSouth-West2.48 km
ChawarpurNorth-East2.62 km
SaramdegaWest3.00 km
KilkilaSouth-East3.04 km
SiyardharNorth-West3.60 km
BasantpurWest3.65 km
JamunaSouth-West5.28 km
HorrogudaNorth-West5.28 km
ChhatasaraiNorth-West5.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadega

Karadega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Karadega is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Karadega is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karadega

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karadega

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karadega

Where is Karadega located?

Karadega village is located in Mukdega Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karadega?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadega is Dhouradand.

What is the pincode of Karadega?

The pincode of Karadega is 496113.

What is the population of Karadega?

Karadega has a total population of 530, including 282 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Karadega?

There are 125 households in Karadega.

What is the literacy rate in Karadega?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadega is 35.66%. Male literacy is 41.84% and female literacy is 28.63%.