Karanga - Niali, Cuttack

Karanga is a village situated in the Niali tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Sadhansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanga is 400363. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 754004 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Karanga

As per Census 2011, Karanga village has a total population of 1,783 people, consisting of 892 males and 891 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karanga

Karanga 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 Karanga

Karanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Karanga is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Karanga is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanga

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

Health Facilities in Karanga

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

FAQs about Karanga