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
As per Census 2011, Karlamal village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 531 males and 550 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 520 literate and 561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karlamal are given below:
| 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 has a total population of 1,081, including 531 males and 550 females.
How many households are there in Karlamal?
There are 266 households in Karlamal.
What is the literacy rate in Karlamal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karlamal is 48.10%. Male literacy is 59.13% and female literacy is 37.45%.