Karrakote - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Karrakote is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Baramkela and around 65 km from Raigarh. Karrakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karrakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karrakote is 435684. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.06 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karrakote

According to the 2011 Census, Karrakote village had a total population of 953 people, including 469 males and 484 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 66.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Karrakote

Karrakote 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 Karrakote

Karrakote is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Karrakote is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Karrakote is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karrakote

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

Health Facilities in Karrakote

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

FAQs about Karrakote