Karlakutna - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Karlakutna is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaparakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlakutna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlakutna is 420818. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Karlakutna

According to the 2011 Census, Karlakutna village had a total population of 710 people, including 354 males and 356 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.64%, with male literacy at 50.34% and female literacy at 29.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlakutna

Karlakutna 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 Karlakutna

Public transport in the Karlakutna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Karlakutna is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karlakutna is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlakutna

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

Health Facilities in Karlakutna

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

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