Karnapal - Kaniha, Angul

Karnapal is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Samal Barrage and around 60 km from Anugul . Karanapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karnapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karnapal is 403852. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Karnapal

According to the 2011 Census, Karnapal village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 555 males and 527 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 78.00% and female literacy at 61.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Karnapal

Karnapal 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 Karnapal

Karnapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Karnapal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Karnapal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karnapal

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

Health Facilities in Karnapal

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

FAQs about Karnapal