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

As per Census 2011, Karatutha village has a total population of 1,142 people, consisting of 562 males and 580 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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