Karua - Basta, Balasore

Karua is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Singla and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Karua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karua is 392176. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karua

According to the 2011 Census, Karua village had a total population of 1,541 people, including 792 males and 749 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 75.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Karua

Karua 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 Karua

Karua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Karua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Karua is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karua

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

Health Facilities in Karua

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

FAQs about Karua