Karkachia - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Karkachia is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sankhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkachia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkachia is 390893. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Karkachia

As per Census 2011, Karkachia village has a total population of 878 people, consisting of 456 males and 422 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 350 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkachia

Karkachia 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 Karkachia

Karkachia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Karkachia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Karkachia is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkachia

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

Health Facilities in Karkachia

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

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