Karatutha - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Karatutha is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Patapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatutha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatutha is 397243. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Karatutha

According to the 2011 Census, Karatutha village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 562 males and 580 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.45%, with male literacy at 92.19% and female literacy at 84.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Karatutha

Karatutha 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 Karatutha

Karatutha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Karatutha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Karatutha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karatutha

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

Health Facilities in Karatutha

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

FAQs about Karatutha