Karangamal - Boden, Nuapada

Karangamal is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Karangamal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangamal is 422136. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Karangamal

According to the 2011 Census, Karangamal village had a total population of 1,129 people, including 492 males and 637 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,295 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 68.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 496.

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

Nearby Villages of Karangamal

Karangamal 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 Karangamal

Karangamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Karangamal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Karangamal is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karangamal

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

Health Facilities in Karangamal

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

FAQs about Karangamal