Karalakada - Muniguda, Rayagada
Karalakada is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Ambadala and around 104 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karalakada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karalakada is 424701. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.
Karalakada 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.
Nearby Villages of Karalakada
Karalakada 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Melachua | North-East | 1.18 km |
| Titinigam | South | 1.24 km |
| Baishnabahal | South-East | 1.40 km |
| Sikasoru | East | 1.50 km |
| Chachapanga | North | 1.75 km |
| Dasarak | North-East | 2.05 km |
| Boringpadar | North | 2.24 km |
| Jobaguda | South | 2.27 km |
| Lelubaru | East | 2.35 km |
| Pajenapadar | North-East | 2.46 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Karalakada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karalakada. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karalakada is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Karalakada is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karalakada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karalakada 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 Karalakada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karalakada 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 Karalakada
Where is Karalakada located?
Karalakada village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karalakada?
The Gram Panchayat of Karalakada is Saradhapur.
What is the pincode of Karalakada?
The pincode of Karalakada is 765020.