Korkara - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Korkara is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Balipokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korkara is 394588. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Korkara 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 Korkara

According to the 2011 Census, Korkara village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 649 males and 632 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.04%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 78.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Korkara

Korkara 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 Korkara

Korkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Korkara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Korkara is about 28 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 Korkara

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

Health Facilities in Korkara

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

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