Karanjapadar - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Karanjapadar is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramagiri and around 60 km from Paralakhemundi. Anagha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjapadar is 414996. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Karanjapadar 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 Karanjapadar

As per Census 2011, Karanjapadar village has a total population of 132 people, consisting of 61 males and 71 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjapadar

Karanjapadar 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 Karanjapadar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karanjapadar. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Karanjapadar is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Karanjapadar 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 Karanjapadar

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

Health Facilities in Karanjapadar

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

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