Karlapada

Karlapada is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Karalapada is the gram panchayat of Karlapada village.

Here you can discover what makes Karlapada unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Karlapada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karlapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karlapada is 423272. The village spans a total geographical area of 403 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Karlapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karlapada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karlapada

Population of Karlapada

According to the 2011 Census, Karlapada has a total population of about 1,137, with approximately 570 males and 567 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 162 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 133 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 248. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.37%, with male literacy at about 68.25% and female literacy near 50.44%. There are around 279 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karlapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karlapada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karlapada. As per the 2011 stats, Karlapada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karlapada

Knowing the nearby villages of Karlapada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karlapada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karlapada