Karagola - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Karagola is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Karagola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagola is 402466. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Karagola

According to the 2011 Census, Karagola village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 704 males and 696 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 71.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 988.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagola

Karagola 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 Karagola

Karagola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Karagola is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Karagola 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 Karagola

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

Health Facilities in Karagola

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

FAQs about Karagola