Karanda

Karanda is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Karanda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Karanda unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Karanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karanda is 403099. The village spans a total geographical area of 1952 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Karanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karanda

Population of Karanda

According to the 2011 Census, Karanda has a total population of about 6,778, with approximately 3,504 males and 3,274 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 716 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,268 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 326. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.78%, with male literacy at about 77.00% and female literacy near 62.06%. There are around 1,568 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karanda. As per the 2011 stats, Karanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Karanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karanda