Karlakot - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Karlakot is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlakot is 423811. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karlakot

As per Census 2011, Karlakot village has a total population of 1,028 people, consisting of 497 males and 531 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 634 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlakot

Karlakot 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 Karlakot

Karlakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Karlakot is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karlakot is about 37 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 Karlakot

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

Health Facilities in Karlakot

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

FAQs about Karlakot