Kariadihi - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kariadihi is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 175 km from Sundargarh. Darjing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariadihi is 384732. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Kariadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Kariadihi village had a total population of 720 people, including 352 males and 368 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 48.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 490.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariadihi

Kariadihi 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 Kariadihi

Kariadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kariadihi is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kariadihi is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariadihi

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

Health Facilities in Kariadihi

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

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