Karapalli - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Karapalli is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Chamakhandi and around 13 km from Chatrapur. Chamakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapalli is 412136. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 761002 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karapalli

As per Census 2011, Karapalli village has a total population of 1,372 people, consisting of 682 males and 690 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 764 literate and 608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapalli

Karapalli 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 Karapalli

Karapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Karapalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Karapalli is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karapalli

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

Health Facilities in Karapalli

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

FAQs about Karapalli