Karada
Karada is a revenue village in Badamba tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha. It had a population of 160 in 37 households (Census 2011).
160 souls. 37 homes.
Badamba tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha.
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Karada today
- Banana - Green₹1,315Kendupatna APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,000Banki APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹3,000Banki APMC · 22 Oct 2026
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Karada is a village in Badamba tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 160 people in 37 households, with a literacy rate of 72.7%. It is administered by the Khuntakata gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 754035.
Gram panchayat
Karada is in the Khuntakata gram panchayat.
Other villages in Khuntakata
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karada compares
By population, Karada ranks #117 of 132 inhabited villages in Badamba tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Karada had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Karada at a glance
Karada is a village of 160 people in 37 households (Census 2011) in Badamba tehsil, Kataka district, Odisha, the 117th of 132 inhabited villages in Badamba tehsil by population. Literacy is 72.7%, 7.9 points below the tehsil figure of 80.5%, and the sex ratio is 1,222 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 754035; the LGD village code is 398691.
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Key facts — Karada
Villages sharing pincode 754035
Other villages in Badamba tehsil
View all 139 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 160Census 2011
- Male / female
- 72 / 88
- Households
- 37
- People per home
- 4.3
- Literacy rate
- 72.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Karada on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Karada. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Karada · 20.4383° N, 85.4599° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 6 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Odisha Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Essential services & places near Karada
Karada isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Badamba tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices957 in Kataka district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics259 in Kataka district
Schools & anganwadis44 in Kataka district
Colleges & universities34 in Kataka district
Police & fire stations8 in Kataka district
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kataka district
Government offices29 in Kataka district
Temples54 in Kataka district
- Mahakali Temple
Temple
Churches2 in Kataka district
Mosques3 in Kataka district
Other places of worship14 in Kataka district
Transport75 in Kataka district
- Shakti Filling Station (Indian Oil)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services5 in Kataka district
Community places54 in Kataka district
- Narasinghpur College Library
Library
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People often ask about Karada
Where is Karada located?
Karada is a village in Badamba tehsil of Kataka district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Karada in?
Karada is in Kataka district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Karada belong to?
Karada comes under the Khuntakata gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karada?
The pincode of Karada, Badamba, Kataka is 754035.
What is the population of Karada?
As per the 2011 Census, Karada had a population of 160 (72 males and 88 females).
How many households are there in Karada?
Karada had 37 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Karada?
The literacy rate of Karada was 72.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karada?
Karada had 1,222 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karada in?
Karada is in the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karada?
Bhartruhari Mahtab (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Cuttack Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karada, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Karada in?
Karada is in the Baramba assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Karada?
Bijaya Kumar Dalabehera (Independent) won the Baramba assembly seat, which includes Karada, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Karada?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karada is 398691 and its Census 2011 village code is 398691.
Which villages are near Karada?
Villages near Karada include Fategarh (about 21 km), Malati (about 24 km), Kharod (about 25 km), Baghamari (about 25 km), Janipadar (about 25 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Karada?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kataka district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana - Green | Kendupatna APMC | 1,300 | 1,320 | 1,315 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Banki APMC | 3,500 | 4,500 | 4,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Banki APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Kendupatna(Niali) APMC | 3,200 | 4,000 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cowpea(Veg) · Cowpea (Veg) | Banki APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Kendupatna(Niali) APMC | 3,500 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Banki APMC | 800 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Kendupatna APMC | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Karada's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Karada →Compare Karada with… →All villages in Badamba →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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