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

As per Census 2011, Karnapal village has a total population of 1,082 people, consisting of 555 males and 527 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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