Karapadi - Bishamakatak, Rayagada
Karapadi is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karapadi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapadi is 425297. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Karapadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karapadi
As per Census 2011, Karapadi village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 187 males and 196 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 334 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 299 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karapadi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 383 | 187 | 196 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 92 | 47 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 69 | 30 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 299 | 151 | 148 |
| Literate Population | 49 | 36 | 13 |
| Illiterate Population | 334 | 151 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Karapadi
Karapadi 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 Karapadi
Karapadi 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 >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Karapadi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karapadi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karapadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karapadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Karapadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karapadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karapadi
Where is Karapadi located?
Karapadi village is located in Bishamakatak Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karapadi?
The Gram Panchayat of Karapadi is Sahada.
What is the pincode of Karapadi?
The pincode of Karapadi is 765019.
What is the population of Karapadi?
Karapadi has a total population of 383, including 187 males and 196 females.
How many households are there in Karapadi?
There are 86 households in Karapadi.
What is the literacy rate in Karapadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karapadi is 12.79%. Male literacy is 19.25% and female literacy is 6.63%.