Karada - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Karada is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Dhamanagar and around 33 km from Bhadrak. Karada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karada is 394703. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karada

According to the 2011 Census, Karada village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 629 males and 707 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 79.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Karada

Karada 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 Karada

Karada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Karada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Karada is about 33 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 Karada

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

Health Facilities in Karada

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

FAQs about Karada