Karmeli

Karmeli is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Kuchagaon is the gram panchayat of Karmeli village.

Here you can discover what makes Karmeli unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Karmeli’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karmeli

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karmeli is 424172. The village spans a total geographical area of 897 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Karmeli village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 67km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karmeli village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karmeli

Population of Karmeli

According to the 2011 Census, Karmeli has a total population of about 3,170, with approximately 1,574 males and 1,596 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 372 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 375 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,643. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.21%, with male literacy at about 61.50% and female literacy near 37.09%. There are around 757 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karmeli's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karmeli

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karmeli. As per the 2011 stats, Karmeli had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karmeli

Knowing the nearby villages of Karmeli helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karmeli.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karmeli