Kartang - Binika, Sonepur

Kartang is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Binika and around 20 km from Subarnapur. Mahadevpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kartang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kartang is 419111. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kartang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Birmaharajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kartang

According to the 2011 Census, Kartang village had a total population of 1,498 people, including 775 males and 723 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.42%, with male literacy at 86.77% and female literacy at 61.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kartang

Kartang 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 Kartang

Kartang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Kartang is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kartang is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kartang

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

Health Facilities in Kartang

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

FAQs about Kartang