Karagola - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Karagola is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Nandipada and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Ambo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karagola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagola is 387182. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

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

Population of Karagola

According to the 2011 Census, Karagola village had a total population of 1,189 people, including 601 males and 588 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.06%, with male literacy at 93.25% and female literacy at 80.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagola

Karagola 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 Karagola

Karagola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Karagola is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Karagola is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagola

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

Health Facilities in Karagola

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

FAQs about Karagola