Karigiju - Mohana, Gajapati

Karigiju is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Adva and around 155 km from Paralakhemundi. Raipanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karigiju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karigiju is 413642. The village covers a total geographical area of 15 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 93 km away.

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

Population of Karigiju

According to the 2011 Census, Karigiju village had a total population of 162 people, including 81 males and 81 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.97%, with male literacy at 11.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Karigiju

Karigiju 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 Karigiju

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karigiju. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Karigiju is about 93 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Karigiju is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karigiju

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

Health Facilities in Karigiju

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

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