Karuna — Kakatpur, Puri, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

madhusmita kandi

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LGD code: 409172
Pincode: 752118
Population: 633
Households: 166
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 212

Key facts — Karuna

LGD code: 409172
Pincode: 752118
Population (Census 2011): 633
Population (projected 2026): 746
Households: 166
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 930
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Coordinates: 20.41681°N, 85.83087°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bhubaneswar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jatani
Member of Parliament: Aparajita Sarangi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: madhusmita kandi
Block / Mandal: Kakatpur
Nearest police station: Lalbhag Police Station (6.2 km)
Nearest PHC: Dr. Misra (6.1 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (5.9 km)
Nearest railway station: Gopalpur Balikuda (5.3 km)

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Karuna — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

633

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

746

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

166

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

196

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: 633Census 2011
Households: 166Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 930 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1962026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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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Notable places in Karuna

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

153 places mapped

Hospital· 38
PHC· 31
Shop· 25
Temple· 11
ATM· 8
Bank· 6
Fast food· 4
Fuel· 4
Bus stop· 3
College· 3
Police· 3
Railway· 3
Restaurant· 3
School· 3
Church· 2
Monument· 2
High school· 1
Library· 1
Park· 1
Playground· 1

Religion

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Church
Baptist Church
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Church
Hara Mani Prayer Hall
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Temple
Alisha Bazaar Durga Mandir
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Temple
Ganesh Temple
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Temple
Jagannath Temple
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Temple
Jagannath Temple
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JAGANNATH TEMPLE
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Temple
Jhanjirimangala Temple
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Temple
Mahaveer Temple
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Temple
Nanda Deula
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Temple
Nimasahi Puja Mandap
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Temple
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
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Temple
Sri Sri Maa Kali Mandir
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Education

College
ABIT-PMCA Common Playground
📍 6.3 km awayOSM
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College
Radhanath Institute of Advance Studies in Education
📍 5.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Ama Clinic
📍 6.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Ashwini Hospital
📍 7.2 km awayOSM
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Civic

Police
Lalbhag Police Station
📍 6.2 km awayOSM
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Police
Madhupatna Police Station
📍 7.8 km awayOSM
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Commerce

ATM
Canara Bank
📍 7.2 km awayOSM
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ATM
Canara Bank ATM
📍 7.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Badambadi Bus Station
📍 7.0 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · bus_station
New Bus Stand
📍 8.8 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · monument
Barabati Fort
📍 8.3 km awayOSM
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Monument · fort
Barabati Fort Gate
📍 8.4 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Karuna

What is the pincode of Karuna?

The pincode of Karuna, Kakatpur mandal, Puri district, Odisha is 752118.

In which district is Karuna located?

Karuna is a village in Kakatpur mandal of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karuna as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karuna village has a population of 633 across 166 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karuna?

The current sarpanch of Karuna gram panchayat is madhusmita kandi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karuna in?

Karuna falls under the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karuna in?

Karuna falls under the Jatani assembly constituency (AC #115) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karuna?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karuna village is 77.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Karuna?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karuna village is 930 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Karuna?

The nearest health facility to Karuna is Dr. Misra (~6.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Karuna?

The nearest railway station to Karuna is Gopalpur Balikuda (~5.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karuna?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karuna, 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 Karuna?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karuna village is 409172.

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