Karatali - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Karatali is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bipulingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatali is 412080. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Karatali 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 Karatali

According to the 2011 Census, Karatali village had a total population of 2,689 people, including 1,212 males and 1,477 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.72%, with male literacy at 78.81% and female literacy at 48.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Karatali

Karatali 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 Karatali

Karatali 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 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Karatali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Karatali is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karatali

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

Health Facilities in Karatali

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

FAQs about Karatali