Karlakhaman - Tusura, Balangir

Karlakhaman is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Tushura and around 53 km from Balangir. Biramunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlakhaman is 420455. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Karlakhaman 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 Karlakhaman

As per Census 2011, Karlakhaman village has a total population of 319 people, consisting of 159 males and 160 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population319159160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512823
Scheduled Castes (SC)411823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)229116113
Literate Population18310083
Illiterate Population1365977

Nearby Villages of Karlakhaman

Karlakhaman 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)
LukaparaWest1.60 km
BiramundaEast1.61 km
JugimaraSouth-East1.63 km
SandhisaraNorth1.65 km
KumbharpadarSouth1.66 km
RajkelSouth-West2.04 km
BhuanpadaWest2.35 km
BadatarakmundaEast2.47 km
RahenmalEast2.76 km
DemuhanNorth-East2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karlakhaman

Karlakhaman is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Karlakhaman is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karlakhaman is about 53 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 Karlakhaman

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Karlakhaman

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Karlakhaman

Where is Karlakhaman located?

Karlakhaman village is located in Tusura Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karlakhaman?

The Gram Panchayat of Karlakhaman is Biramunda.

What is the pincode of Karlakhaman?

The pincode of Karlakhaman is 767030.

What is the population of Karlakhaman?

Karlakhaman has a total population of 319, including 159 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Karlakhaman?

There are 86 households in Karlakhaman.

What is the literacy rate in Karlakhaman?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karlakhaman is 57.37%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 51.88%.