Karkuli - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Karkuli is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Narala and around 40 km from Bhawanipatna. Kadamguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkuli is 422871. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Karkuli 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 Karkuli

According to the 2011 Census, Karkuli village had a total population of 59 people, including 29 males and 30 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.44%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkuli

Karkuli 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 Karkuli

Karkuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karkuli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkuli

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

Health Facilities in Karkuli

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

FAQs about Karkuli