Karanjholi - Kolnara, Rayagada

Karanjholi is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 40 km from Rayagada . Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanjholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanjholi is 426333. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Karanjholi 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 Karanjholi

According to the 2011 Census, Karanjholi village had a total population of 57 people, including 30 males and 27 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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 Population573027
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1349
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)573027
Literate Population000
Illiterate Population573027

Nearby Villages of Karanjholi

Karanjholi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhagudiNorth-East1.01 km
BondhagudaWest1.15 km
HatikhambaSouth-East1.35 km
DhaminigudaSouth-West1.90 km
LediriNorth2.10 km
BodochampiaNorth-East2.45 km
MukundapurSouth2.59 km
Dondasena SikabadiNorth-West2.88 km
Chitrapada (kandhaguda)West2.96 km
KarubaiSouth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karanjholi

Karanjholi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Karanjholi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karanjholi 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 Karanjholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karanjholi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karanjholi

Where is Karanjholi located?

Karanjholi village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Karanjholi?

The Gram Panchayat of Karanjholi is Mukundapur.

What is the pincode of Karanjholi?

The pincode of Karanjholi is 765017.

What is the population of Karanjholi?

Karanjholi had a total population of 57, including 30 males and 27 females.

How many households are there in Karanjholi?

Karanjholi had 15 households.