Karanjaguda - Pottangi, Koraput

Karanjaguda is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Deopattangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjaguda is 430051. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Karanjaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjaguda village had a total population of 196 people, including 105 males and 91 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.16%, with male literacy at 4.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanjaguda

Karanjaguda 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 Karanjaguda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karanjaguda. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Karanjaguda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Karanjaguda is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanjaguda

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

Health Facilities in Karanjaguda

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

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