Karkachia - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Karkachia is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Chandua and around 20 km from Baripada. Nodhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkachia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkachia is 389719. The village covers a total geographical area of 283 hectares and falls under the 757014 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Bangriposi 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 835 people, consisting of 419 males and 416 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 337 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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Karkachia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Karkachia is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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