Karanjabindha - Bahanaga, Balasore

Karanjabindha is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Soro and around 98 km from Baleshwar. Baripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjabindha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjabindha is 393932. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karanjabindha

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjabindha village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 602 males and 560 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 41.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjabindha

Karanjabindha 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 Karanjabindha

Public transport in the Karanjabindha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Karanjabindha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Karanjabindha is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjabindha

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

Health Facilities in Karanjabindha

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

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