Karanjiapal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Karanjiapal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Ghasipura and around 101 km from Kendujhar. Radhikadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjiapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjiapal is 386932. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Karanjiapal

As per Census 2011, Karanjiapal village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 167 males and 165 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 177 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332167165
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593128
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266
Literate Population17710572
Illiterate Population1556293

Nearby Villages of Karanjiapal

Karanjiapal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiariaWest0.51 km
KhadikudNorth-East0.66 km
KurumpalNorth-East0.70 km
SainkulaSouth1.38 km
KaithatikiriNorth-West1.45 km
PanubahaliSouth-West1.98 km
KhalapalNorth-East2.14 km
RasolNorth-West2.31 km
MahabirapasiNorth-West2.38 km
NipaniaEast2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karanjiapal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karanjiapal. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Karanjiapal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Karanjiapal is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjiapal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karanjiapal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karanjiapal

Where is Karanjiapal located?

Karanjiapal village is located in Ghasipura Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karanjiapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Karanjiapal is Radhikadeipur.

What is the pincode of Karanjiapal?

The pincode of Karanjiapal is 758025.

What is the population of Karanjiapal?

Karanjiapal has a total population of 332, including 167 males and 165 females.

How many households are there in Karanjiapal?

There are 70 households in Karanjiapal.

What is the literacy rate in Karanjiapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karanjiapal is 53.31%. Male literacy is 62.87% and female literacy is 43.64%.