Karatali - Dharakote, Ganjam

Karatali is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Badagada and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Machhakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatali is 411149. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Sanakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karatali

As per Census 2011, Karatali village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 296 males and 263 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Karatali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Karatali is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. 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