Karlamal - Patnagarh, Balangir
Karlamal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Salepali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlamal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlamal is 420696. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 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
According to the 2011 Census, Karlamal village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 531 males and 550 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.84%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 45.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,081 | 531 | 550 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 182 | 82 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 277 | 133 | 144 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 148 | 74 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 520 | 314 | 206 |
| Illiterate Population | 561 | 217 | 344 |
Nearby Villages of Karlamal
Karlamal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Karlamal
Karlamal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Karlamal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karlamal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Karlamal
Where is Karlamal located?
Karlamal village is located in Patnagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karlamal?
The Gram Panchayat of Karlamal is Salepali.
What is the pincode of Karlamal?
The pincode of Karlamal is 767025.
What is the population of Karlamal?
Karlamal had a total population of 1,081, including 531 males and 550 females.
How many households are there in Karlamal?
Karlamal had 266 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karlamal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karlamal was 57.84%. Male literacy was 69.93% and female literacy was 45.78%.