Karlaguda - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Karlaguda is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Faranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlaguda is 423911. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karlaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Karlaguda village had a total population of 920 people, including 462 males and 458 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.96%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 48.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlaguda

Karlaguda 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 Karlaguda

Karlaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Karlaguda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karlaguda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlaguda

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

Health Facilities in Karlaguda

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

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