Karanjigunupur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Karanjigunupur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dhamanagar and around 20 km from Bhadrak. Jalamandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjigunupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjigunupur is 394607. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karanjigunupur

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjigunupur village had a total population of 1,065 people, including 514 males and 551 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 76.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjigunupur

Karanjigunupur 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 Karanjigunupur

Public transport in the Karanjigunupur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Karanjigunupur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Karanjigunupur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjigunupur

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

Health Facilities in Karanjigunupur

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

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