Karubai - Kolnara, Rayagada

Karubai is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Rayagada and around 32 km from Rayagada . Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karubai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karubai is 426343. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Karubai 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 Karubai

As per Census 2011, Karubai village has a total population of 262 people, consisting of 122 males and 140 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 50 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population262122140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502723
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20699107
Literate Population502129
Illiterate Population212101111

Nearby Villages of Karubai

Karubai 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)
Kothapadu (kotapadu)South-West1.06 km
GarudapadarSouth1.35 km
TumbaNorth-East1.60 km
HatikhambaNorth-West1.68 km
SilingipaduSouth-West1.78 km
MukundapurWest2.25 km
Bilangapadar (belkapadar)South-East2.26 km
JangadapadarSouth2.51 km
Kilapai (kilupai)East2.73 km
Gartiguda (gotiguda)South-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karubai

Karubai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 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 Karubai is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karubai is about 32 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 Karubai

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

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

Health Facilities in Karubai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karubai 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 Karubai

Where is Karubai located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Karubai?

The Gram Panchayat of Karubai is Mukundapur.

What is the pincode of Karubai?

The pincode of Karubai is 765017.

What is the population of Karubai?

Karubai has a total population of 262, including 122 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Karubai?

There are 75 households in Karubai.

What is the literacy rate in Karubai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karubai is 19.08%. Male literacy is 17.21% and female literacy is 20.71%.