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

As per Census 2011, Karangamal village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 492 males and 637 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,294 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 496 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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