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

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjiapal village had a total population of 332 people, including 167 males and 165 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 52.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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