Karanda village, Nihalprasad block | Pincode 759016

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sarathi Pradhan

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LGD code: 402790
Pincode: 759016
Post office: Gondiapatna
Population: 1,282
Households: 323
Literacy rate: 73.2%
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 460

Census 2011 · in context

How Karanda compares

By population, Karanda ranks #10 of 35 villages in Nihalprasad mandal.

Literacy rate

73.2%

+5.1% vs mandal average

Karanda: 73.2%
Nihalprasad mandal: 68.1%
Dhenkanal district: 69.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,022

+56 vs mandal average

Karanda: 1,022
Nihalprasad mandal: 966

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Karanda: 4.0
Nihalprasad mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Karanda at a glance

Karanda is a village of 1,282 people in 323 households (Census 2011) in Nihalprasad block, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, the 10th-largest of 35 villages in Nihalprasad block. Literacy is 73%, 5 points above the block average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,022 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 759016, served by Gondiapatna post office; the LGD village code is 402790. The sarpanch is Sarathi Pradhan , and the village votes in Dhenkanal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krushna Chandra Patra. The population is estimated at 1,511 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karanda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHUBAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Dasamanpatna
Total area (ha): 546
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 14.69

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Karanda

LGD code: 402790
Pincode: 759016
Post office: Gondiapatna
Population (Census 2011): 1,282
Population (projected 2026): 1,511
Households: 323
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1022
Literacy rate: 73.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sarathi Pradhan
Block / Mandal: Nihalprasad

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dhenkanal district level

Then & Now

Karanda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,282

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,511

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

323

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

381

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,282Census 2011
Households: 323Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5112026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3812026 projection
Active job cards: 1,57,934MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 52,459MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 895NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhenkanal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhenkanal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhenkanal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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What is the pincode of Karanda?

The pincode of Karanda, Nihalprasad block, Dhenkanal district, Odisha is 759016. The post office is Gondiapatna.

Which post office delivers to Karanda?

Mail for Karanda is delivered through Gondiapatna post office, pincode 759016, in Nihalprasad block, Dhenkanal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karanda located?

Karanda is a village in Nihalprasad block of Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karanda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karanda village has a population of 1,282 across 323 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karanda?

The current sarpanch of Karanda gram panchayat is Sarathi Pradhan .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karanda in?

Karanda falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karanda in?

Karanda falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karanda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karanda village is 73.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Karanda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karanda village is 1022 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Karanda?

The nearest health facility to Karanda is Government Hospital, Bhapur (~4.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karanda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karanda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Karanda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karanda village is 402790.

How big is Karanda compared to other villages in Nihalprasad block?

Karanda ranks 10 of 35 villages in Nihalprasad block by Census 2011 population (1,282 residents).

Who is the MLA of Karanda?

Karanda falls under Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Krushna Chandra Patra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Karanda?

Karanda is in Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP).

What is the population of Karanda in 2026?

Karanda is estimated at 1,511 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,282 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karanda in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Karanda in Dhenkanal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karanda?

Sarathi Pradhan is the sarpanch of Karanda gram panchayat, Nihalprasad block. See the sarpanch list of Nihalprasad block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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