Karadanga - Muniguda, Rayagada

Karadanga is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Ambadala and around 98 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karadanga is 424740. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

Karadanga 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 Karadanga

As per Census 2011, Karadanga village has a total population of 21 people, consisting of 11 males and 10 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 16 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population211110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211110
Literate Population541
Illiterate Population1679

Nearby Villages of Karadanga

Karadanga 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)
ThuagudiSouth-West1.13 km
PodagudiWest1.66 km
NagalabedaSouth-East1.68 km
SanokandulpadaNorth-West1.74 km
AmbirikolaNorth2.00 km
ThuapadiEast2.10 km
KatikolaNorth-West2.16 km
TikarapadaSouth2.23 km
ParitolaSouth-West2.36 km
BadakandulapadaNorth-East2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karadanga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karadanga. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Karadanga is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karadanga is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karadanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karadanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karadanga

Where is Karadanga located?

Karadanga village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karadanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Karadanga is Saradhapur.

What is the pincode of Karadanga?

The pincode of Karadanga is 765020.

What is the population of Karadanga?

Karadanga has a total population of 21, including 11 males and 10 females.

How many households are there in Karadanga?

There are 5 households in Karadanga.

What is the literacy rate in Karadanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karadanga is 23.81%. Male literacy is 36.36% and female literacy is 10.00%.