Karanada village, Phulabani block | Pincode 762029

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LGD code: 415521
Pincode: 762029
Post office: Gumagarh
Population: 246
Households: 56
Literacy rate: 49.6%
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 145
Distance to district centre: 21 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 249 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 589 km
Nearest railway station: Bissamcuttack · 25 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bisam · 23 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karanada compares

By population, Karanada ranks #50 of 220 villages in Phulabani mandal.

Literacy rate

49.6%

−11.8% vs mandal average

Karanada: 49.6%
Phulabani mandal: 61.4%
Kandhamal district: 54.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,158

+135 vs mandal average

Karanada: 1,158
Phulabani mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Karanada: 4.4
Phulabani mandal: 4.2

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

Karanada at a glance

Karanada is a village of 246 people in 56 households (Census 2011) in Phulabani block, Kandhamal district, Odisha, the 50th-largest of 220 villages in Phulabani block. Literacy is 50%, 12 points below the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 1,158 women per 1,000 men. It lies 21 km from the Kandhamal district centre, 25 km from Bissamcuttack railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 762029, served by Gumagarh post office; the LGD village code is 415521. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bisam, 23 km away. The population is estimated at 290 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karanada · this village	246	50%	—
Karlaguda · Lanjigarh	0	—	0 km N
Karlaguda · Sadar	906	47%	0 km N
Kaskagura · Phulabani	13	69%	0 km N
Anlaguda · Mohana	196	47%	0 km N
Karagadu · Phulabani	32	50%	0 km N
Karlaguda · Golamunda	920	54%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karanada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PHULABANI
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 22
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Minia
Total area (ha): 271
Irrigated area (ha): 7.04
Forest area (ha): 7.11

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

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Key facts — Karanada

LGD code: 415521
Pincode: 762029
Post office: Gumagarh
Population (Census 2011): 246
Population (projected 2026): 290
Households: 56
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1158
Literacy rate: 49.6%
Coordinates: 19.36621°N, 83.66407°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Block / Mandal: Phulabani

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 Kandhamal district level

Then & Now

Karanada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

246

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

290

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 246Census 2011
Households: 56Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 662026 projection
Active job cards: 1,50,399MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,25,080MGNREGA · 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: 985NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 94.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 48.9%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 · Kandhamal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kandhamal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kandhamal 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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Getting there

How to reach Karanada

Mandal centre

Phulabani · ≈ 1.2 km

≈ 3 min by car · 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kandhamal · ≈ 21 km

≈ 42 min by car · 50 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar249 kmcapital
Hyderabad589 km
Kolkata604 km
Chennai787 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBissamcuttack25 km
Bus stopKisiri15 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bisam23 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank33 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management37 km
Police stationl. police station33 km

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What is the pincode of Karanada?

The pincode of Karanada, Phulabani block, Kandhamal district, Odisha is 762029. The post office is Gumagarh.

Which post office delivers to Karanada?

Mail for Karanada is delivered through Gumagarh post office, pincode 762029, in Phulabani block, Kandhamal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karanada located?

Karanada is a village in Phulabani block of Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karanada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karanada village has a population of 246 across 56 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karanada in?

Karanada falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karanada in?

Karanada falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karanada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karanada village is 49.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Karanada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karanada village is 1158 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karanada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karanada, 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.

How far is Karanada from Kandhamal district centre?

Karanada is approximately 21 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kandhamal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karanada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karanada village is 415521.

How big is Karanada compared to other villages in Phulabani block?

Karanada ranks 50 of 220 villages in Phulabani block by Census 2011 population (246 residents).

How far is Karanada from Bhubaneswar?

Karanada is about 249 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 323 km.

How far is Karanada from Hyderabad?

Karanada is about 589 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 766 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karanada?

Bissamcuttack is the nearest railway station to Karanada, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karanada?

Kisiri is the nearest bus stop to Karanada, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karanada?

Government Hospital, Bisam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karanada, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karanada?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Karanada, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MP for Karanada?

Karanada is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Karanada in 2026?

Karanada is estimated at 290 people in 2026, up about 18% from 246 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)