Karlabhadi - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Karlabhadi is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Laitara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlabhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlabhadi is 422340. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Karlabhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Karlabhadi village had a total population of 606 people, including 311 males and 295 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.49%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlabhadi

Karlabhadi 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 Karlabhadi

Public transport in the Karlabhadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Karlabhadi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karlabhadi is about 34 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 Karlabhadi

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

Health Facilities in Karlabhadi

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

FAQs about Karlabhadi