Karkona - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada
Karkona is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkona village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkona is 425581. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.
Karkona 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 Karkona
According to the 2011 Census, Karkona village had a total population of 86 people, including 41 males and 45 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.41%, with male literacy at 2.94% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.
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 | 86 | 41 | 45 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 86 | 41 | 45 |
| Literate Population | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 85 | 40 | 45 |
Nearby Villages of Karkona
Karkona 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Podibhata | North-East | 1.16 km |
| Musudi | West | 1.47 km |
| Norora (nauara) | North | 1.55 km |
| Bandhakaranja | South | 1.66 km |
| Satabisi | South-West | 1.89 km |
| Gobiri | South-East | 2.40 km |
| Kurubelipadar | North-East | 2.64 km |
| Pindapalipadar | North-West | 2.74 km |
| Kusubeti | West | 2.79 km |
| Palama | South-West | 2.91 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Karkona
Karkona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.
| 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 Karkona is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karkona is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karkona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karkona 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Karkona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karkona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karkona
Where is Karkona located?
Karkona village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karkona?
The Gram Panchayat of Karkona is Polama.
What is the pincode of Karkona?
The pincode of Karkona is 765016.
What is the population of Karkona?
Karkona had a total population of 86, including 41 males and 45 females.
How many households are there in Karkona?
Karkona had 19 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karkona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karkona was 1.41%. Male literacy was 2.94% and female literacy was 0.00%.