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

As per Census 2011, Karanjholi village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 30 males and 27 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Karanjholi