Koliposi - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Koliposi is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kuliposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koliposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koliposi is 388941. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Koliposi

As per Census 2011, Koliposi village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 550 males and 586 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 662 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koliposi

Koliposi 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 Koliposi

Koliposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Koliposi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Koliposi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koliposi

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

Health Facilities in Koliposi

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

FAQs about Koliposi