Karkuli village, Narala block | Pincode 766100

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANTOSH MAJHI

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LGD code: 422871
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population: 59
Households: 13
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 14

Census 2011 · in context

How Karkuli compares

By population, Karkuli ranks #167 of 183 villages in Narala mandal.

Literacy rate

49.2%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Karkuli: 49.2%
Narala mandal: 57.6%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,034

+31 vs mandal average

Karkuli: 1,034
Narala mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.7 vs mandal average

Karkuli: 4.5
Narala mandal: 3.8

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

Karkuli at a glance

Karkuli is a village of 59 people in 13 households (Census 2011) in Narala block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 167th-largest of 183 villages in Narala block. Literacy is 49%, 8 points below the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,034 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766100, served by Narla post office; the LGD village code is 422871. The sarpanch is SANTOSH MAJHI, and the village votes in Phulbani assembly constituency, represented by MLA Uma Charan Mallick. The population is estimated at 70 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karkuli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 26
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Langigarh Raod
Total area (ha): 80
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 5.07

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

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Key facts — Karkuli

LGD code: 422871
Pincode: 766100
Post office: Narla
Population (Census 2011): 59
Population (projected 2026): 70
Households: 13
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1034
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulbani
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Uma Charan Mallick
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANTOSH MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Narala

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Karkuli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.4%

Households · 2026

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: 59Census 2011
Households: 13Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1034 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 702026 proj. · +18.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 152026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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.

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What is the pincode of Karkuli?

The pincode of Karkuli, Narala block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766100. The post office is Narla.

Which post office delivers to Karkuli?

Mail for Karkuli is delivered through Narla post office, pincode 766100, in Narala block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karkuli located?

Karkuli is a village in Narala block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karkuli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karkuli village has a population of 59 across 13 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karkuli?

The current sarpanch of Karkuli gram panchayat is SANTOSH MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karkuli in?

Karkuli falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karkuli in?

Karkuli falls under the Phulbani assembly constituency (AC #84) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karkuli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karkuli village is 49.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Karkuli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karkuli village is 1034 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karkuli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karkuli, 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 Karkuli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karkuli village is 422871.

How big is Karkuli compared to other villages in Narala block?

Karkuli ranks 167 of 183 villages in Narala block by Census 2011 population (59 residents).

Who is the MLA of Karkuli?

Karkuli falls under Phulbani assembly constituency (AC 84). The sitting MLA is Uma Charan Mallick (BJP).

Who is the MP for Karkuli?

Karkuli is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Karkuli in 2026?

Karkuli is estimated at 70 people in 2026, up about 19% from 59 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Karkuli 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; Karkuli in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Karkuli?

SANTOSH MAJHI is the sarpanch of Karkuli gram panchayat, Narala block. See the sarpanch list of Narala 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
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