Karlakhunta - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Karlakhunta is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karlakhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlakhunta is 422364. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Karlakhunta 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 Karlakhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Karlakhunta village had a total population of 968 people, including 475 males and 493 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.61%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlakhunta

Karlakhunta 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 Karlakhunta

Karlakhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Karlakhunta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karlakhunta is about 39 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 Karlakhunta

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

Health Facilities in Karlakhunta

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

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