Karidi - Pottangi, Koraput

Karidi is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pottangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karidi is 430028. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Karidi 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 Karidi

As per Census 2011, Karidi village has a total population of 258 people, consisting of 126 males and 132 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 125 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karidi

Karidi 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 Karidi

Karidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Karidi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Karidi is about 55 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 Karidi

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

Health Facilities in Karidi

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

FAQs about Karidi