Karmegaon - Narala, Kalahandi

Karmegaon is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kesinga and around 50 km from Bhawanipatna. Karmegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmegaon is 422355. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Karmegaon

As per Census 2011, Karmegaon village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 644 males and 660 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 895 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 351 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karmegaon

Karmegaon 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 Karmegaon

Karmegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Karmegaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karmegaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karmegaon

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

Health Facilities in Karmegaon

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

FAQs about Karmegaon