Karapada - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Karapada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Karapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapada is 412866. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Karapada

According to the 2011 Census, Karapada village had a total population of 1,805 people, including 913 males and 892 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.94%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 58.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapada

Karapada 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 Karapada

Karapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Karapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Karapada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karapada

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

Health Facilities in Karapada

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

FAQs about Karapada