Karatpata - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Karatpata is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Rasagobindapur and around 38 km from Baripada. Badampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karatpata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karatpata is 390193. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karatpata

According to the 2011 Census, Karatpata village had a total population of 374 people, including 188 males and 186 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.50%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 44.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population374188186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532627
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372187185
Literate Population19112071
Illiterate Population18368115

Nearby Villages of Karatpata

Karatpata 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalgarSouth-East1.29 km
KetakisulNorth1.42 km
PatharchatiaEast1.57 km
BadampurSouth1.73 km
BainchanuaganNorth-East1.85 km
BadhiSouth-East1.89 km
BenasolNorth-West2.27 km
TekathiaEast2.43 km
KochiasulNorth2.49 km
ChahalapadaSouth-West2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karatpata

Public transport in the Karatpata is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Karatpata is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Karatpata is about 38 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 Karatpata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Karatpata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karatpata

Where is Karatpata located?

Karatpata village is located in Rasgobindpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karatpata?

The Gram Panchayat of Karatpata is Badampur.

What is the pincode of Karatpata?

The pincode of Karatpata is 757016.

What is the population of Karatpata?

Karatpata had a total population of 374, including 188 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Karatpata?

Karatpata had 74 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karatpata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karatpata was 59.50%. Male literacy was 74.07% and female literacy was 44.65%.