Karapa - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Karapa is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Korapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapa is 425614. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Karapa 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 Karapa

As per Census 2011, Karapa village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 130 males and 170 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,307 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 265 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapa

Karapa 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 Karapa

Karapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Karapa is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karapa is about 40 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 Karapa

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

Health Facilities in Karapa

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

FAQs about Karapa