Karlamal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Karlamal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Telenpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlamal is 420757. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Karlamal 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 Karlamal

As per Census 2011, Karlamal village has a total population of 819 people, consisting of 426 males and 393 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 448 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population819426393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337459
Scheduled Castes (SC)854540
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1547975
Literate Population371227144
Illiterate Population448199249

Nearby Villages of Karlamal

Karlamal 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)
DudukipadarEast1.57 km
JunanibahalNorth-West1.78 km
BaliabahalWest2.25 km
BagjharanNorth2.43 km
TelenpaliSouth-West2.45 km
BheluakholSouth-East2.86 km
ChaulbanjiEast3.26 km
BanamalNorth-East3.29 km
MaharapadarNorth-East3.34 km
DudungdarhaNorth-West3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karlamal

Karlamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 28.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Karlamal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karlamal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Karlamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karlamal

Where is Karlamal located?

Karlamal village is located in Khaprakhol Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karlamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Karlamal is Telenpali.

What is the pincode of Karlamal?

The pincode of Karlamal is 767028.

What is the population of Karlamal?

Karlamal has a total population of 819, including 426 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Karlamal?

There are 204 households in Karlamal.

What is the literacy rate in Karlamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karlamal is 45.30%. Male literacy is 53.29% and female literacy is 36.64%.