Karuanjhar - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Karuanjhar is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karuanjhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuanjhar is 420793. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Karuanjhar 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 Karuanjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Karuanjhar village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 526 males and 557 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.82%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 41.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuanjhar

Karuanjhar 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 Karuanjhar

Karuanjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Karuanjhar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karuanjhar is about 92 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 Karuanjhar

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

Health Facilities in Karuanjhar

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

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