Karamtula - Saintala, Balangir

Karamtula is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karamtala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karamtula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karamtula is 421086. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Karamtula

According to the 2011 Census, Karamtula village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 631 males and 650 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.88%, with male literacy at 60.84% and female literacy at 41.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Karamtula

Karamtula 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 Karamtula

Karamtula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Karamtula is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karamtula is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karamtula

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

Health Facilities in Karamtula

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

FAQs about Karamtula