Karanjiapada - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Karanjiapada is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Patana and around 51 km from Kendujhar. Kapundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjiapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjiapada is 385893. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karanjiapada

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjiapada village had a total population of 696 people, including 331 males and 365 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 73.12% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 672.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjiapada

Karanjiapada 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 Karanjiapada

Public transport in the Karanjiapada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Karanjiapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Karanjiapada is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjiapada

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

Health Facilities in Karanjiapada

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

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