Karanjaguda village, Pottangi block | Pincode 764039

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Karanjaguda is a small village in Pottangi mandal, Koraput district, Odisha, with a population of 196 in 49 households. The village has a literacy rate of 1.5%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NARENDRA BADANAYAK

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LGD code: 430051
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population: 196
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 1.5%
Sex ratio: 867 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 94
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 362 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 486 km
Nearest railway station: Araku · 23 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: New Apollo Medical Store · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karanjaguda compares

By population, Karanjaguda ranks #75 of 100 villages in Pottangi mandal.

Literacy rate

1.5%

−27.7% vs mandal average

Karanjaguda: 1.5%
Pottangi mandal: 29.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

867

−156 vs mandal average

Karanjaguda: 867
Pottangi mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.3 vs mandal average

Karanjaguda: 4.0
Pottangi mandal: 4.3

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

Karanjaguda at a glance

Karanjaguda is a village of 196 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 75th-largest of 100 villages in Pottangi block. Literacy is 2%, 28 points below the block average of 29% and the sex ratio is 867 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Koraput district centre, 38 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 23 km from Araku railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764039, served by Pottangi post office; the LGD village code is 430051. The nearest hospital or health centre is New Apollo Medical Store, 21 km away. The sarpanch is NARENDRA BADANAYAK, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 231 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karanjaguda · this village	196	2%	—
Gunjipadu · Pottangi	133	20%	1.2 km S
Dabaguntha · Pottangi	78	4%	1.8 km SW
Bituguda · Pottangi	281	26%	1.8 km SE
Deopottangi · Pottangi	3,019	33%	1.8 km NW
Tadivalsa · Pottangi	425	15%	2 km N
Sargiguda · Pottangi	1,075	51%	2.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karanjaguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KORAPUT
Distance to nearest town (km): 56
Distance to district HQ (km): 57
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Deopottangi
Total area (ha): 178
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 3.14

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

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Key facts — Karanjaguda

LGD code: 430051
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population (Census 2011): 196
Population (projected 2026): 231
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 867
Literacy rate: 1.5%
Coordinates: 18.52942°N, 82.92296°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NARENDRA BADANAYAK
Block / Mandal: Pottangi

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Karanjaguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

196

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

231

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 196Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 1.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 867 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2312026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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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Getting there

How to reach Karanjaguda

Mandal centre

Pottangi · ≈ 1.6 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 18 min by car · 1 h 32 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar362 kmcapital
Hyderabad486 km
Chennai669 km
Kolkata723 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAraku23 km
Bus stopDalaivalasa Bus Stop18 km
Hospital / PHCNew Apollo Medical Store21 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India21 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil21 km
CollegeRaja college ground45 km
Police stationLandespolizei38 km

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People often ask about Karanjaguda

What is the pincode of Karanjaguda?

The pincode of Karanjaguda, Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039. The post office is Pottangi.

Which post office delivers to Karanjaguda?

Mail for Karanjaguda is delivered through Pottangi post office, pincode 764039, in Pottangi block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karanjaguda located?

Karanjaguda is a village in Pottangi block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karanjaguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karanjaguda village has a population of 196 across 49 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karanjaguda?

The current sarpanch of Karanjaguda gram panchayat is NARENDRA BADANAYAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karanjaguda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karanjaguda in?

Karanjaguda falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karanjaguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karanjaguda village is 1.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Karanjaguda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karanjaguda village is 867 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karanjaguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karanjaguda, 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 Karanjaguda from Koraput district centre?

Karanjaguda is approximately 37 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Karanjaguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karanjaguda village is 430051.

Which is the nearest town to Karanjaguda?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 38 km from Karanjaguda in a straight line.

How big is Karanjaguda compared to other villages in Pottangi block?

Karanjaguda ranks 75 of 100 villages in Pottangi block by Census 2011 population (196 residents).

How far is Karanjaguda from Bhubaneswar?

Karanjaguda is about 362 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 471 km.

How far is Karanjaguda from Hyderabad?

Karanjaguda is about 486 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 632 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karanjaguda?

Araku is the nearest railway station to Karanjaguda, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Karanjaguda?

Dalaivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Karanjaguda, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karanjaguda?

New Apollo Medical Store is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karanjaguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karanjaguda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Karanjaguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Karanjaguda?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Karanjaguda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Karanjaguda?

Karanjaguda falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Karanjaguda?

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

What is the population of Karanjaguda in 2026?

Karanjaguda is estimated at 231 people in 2026, up about 18% from 196 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Karanjaguda?

NARENDRA BADANAYAK is the sarpanch of Karanjaguda gram panchayat, Pottangi block. See the sarpanch list of Pottangi 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)