Korana - Astaranga, Puri
Korana is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Jaleswarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Korana is 409260. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Korana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Korana
According to the 2011 Census, Korana village had a total population of 801 people, including 394 males and 407 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.07%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 73.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.
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 Population | 801 | 394 | 407 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 40 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 140 | 70 | 70 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 604 | 324 | 280 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 70 | 127 |
Nearby Villages of Korana
Korana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Korana
Korana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Korana is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Korana is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Korana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Korana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Korana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Korana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Korana
Where is Korana located?
Korana village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Korana?
The Gram Panchayat of Korana is Jaleswarpada.
What is the pincode of Korana?
The pincode of Korana is 752109.
What is the population of Korana?
Korana had a total population of 801, including 394 males and 407 females.
How many households are there in Korana?
Korana had 183 households.
What is the literacy rate in Korana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korana was 82.07%. Male literacy was 91.53% and female literacy was 73.30%.