Karapali village, Mathili block | Pincode 764044

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUDHASINI MACHHA

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LGD code: 430403
Pincode: 764044
Post office: Mathili
Population: 882
Households: 210
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Sex ratio: 1100 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 510
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 427 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 413 km
Nearest railway station: Kotapar Road · 51 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mathili · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Karapali compares

By population, Karapali ranks #35 of 146 villages in Mathili mandal.

Literacy rate

37.5%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Karapali: 37.5%
Mathili mandal: 38.4%
Malkangiri district: 39.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,100

+82 vs mandal average

Karapali: 1,100
Mathili mandal: 1,018

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Karapali: 4.2
Mathili mandal: 4.5

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

Karapali at a glance

Karapali is a village of 882 people in 210 households (Census 2011) in Mathili block, Malkangiri district, Odisha, the 35th-largest of 146 villages in Mathili block. Literacy is 38%, about the same as the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 1,100 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Malkangiri district centre, 51 km from Kotapar Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764044, served by Mathili post office; the LGD village code is 430403. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mathili, 6 km away. The sarpanch is SUDHASINI MACHHA, and the village votes in Chitrakonda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mangu Khilla. The population is estimated at 1,040 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Karapali · this village	882	38%	—
Kartanpali · Mathili	892	24%	0 km N
Kamarpali · Mathili	1,130	25%	0.7 km E
Gaudaguda · Mathili	52	35%	2.1 km SE
Duraguda · Mathili	771	41%	2.1 km SE
Patraguda · Mathili	302	38%	2.1 km SE
Pedaguda · Mathili	—	—	2.1 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Karapali

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 55
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Chedanga
Total area (ha): 514
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 271.77

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

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Key facts — Karapali

LGD code: 430403
Pincode: 764044
Post office: Mathili
Population (Census 2011): 882
Population (projected 2026): 1,040
Households: 210
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1100
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Coordinates: 18.60140°N, 82.17210°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nabarangpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chitrakonda
Member of Parliament: Balabhadra Majhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mangu Khilla
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUDHASINI MACHHA
Block / Mandal: Mathili

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 Malkangiri district level

Then & Now

Karapali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

882

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,040

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

210

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

248

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: 882Census 2011
Households: 210Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1100 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0402026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2482026 projection
Active job cards: 99,443MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 61,639MGNREGA · 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: 981NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.9%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 · Malkangiri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malkangiri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malkangiri 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 Karapali

Mandal centre

Mathili · ≈ under 1 km

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District centre

Malkangiri · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar427 kmcapital
Hyderabad413 km
Chennai646 km
Kolkata781 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotapar Road51 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mathili6 km
ATM / bankSTATE BANK OF INDIA7 km
CollegeGovt Nursing College Sukma59 km

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September 2026

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Sep

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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People often ask about Karapali

What is the pincode of Karapali?

The pincode of Karapali, Mathili block, Malkangiri district, Odisha is 764044. The post office is Mathili.

Which post office delivers to Karapali?

Mail for Karapali is delivered through Mathili post office, pincode 764044, in Mathili block, Malkangiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Karapali located?

Karapali is a village in Mathili block of Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Karapali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Karapali village has a population of 882 across 210 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Karapali?

The current sarpanch of Karapali gram panchayat is SUDHASINI MACHHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karapali in?

Karapali falls under the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Karapali in?

Karapali falls under the Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC #147) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Karapali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Karapali village is 37.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Karapali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Karapali village is 1100 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Karapali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Karapali, 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 Karapali from Malkangiri district centre?

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

What is the LGD code of Karapali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karapali village is 430403.

How big is Karapali compared to other villages in Mathili block?

Karapali ranks 35 of 146 villages in Mathili block by Census 2011 population (882 residents).

How far is Karapali from Bhubaneswar?

Karapali is about 427 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 555 km.

How far is Karapali from Hyderabad?

Karapali is about 413 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 536 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Karapali?

Kotapar Road is the nearest railway station to Karapali, about 51 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 66 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karapali?

Government Hospital, Mathili is the nearest hospital or health centre to Karapali, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Karapali?

STATE BANK OF INDIA is the nearest ATM or bank to Karapali, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Karapali?

Karapali falls under Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC 147). The sitting MLA is Mangu Khilla (INC).

Who is the MP for Karapali?

Karapali is in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Balabhadra Majhi (BJP).

What is the population of Karapali in 2026?

Karapali is estimated at 1,040 people in 2026, up about 18% from 882 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Karapali?

SUDHASINI MACHHA is the sarpanch of Karapali gram panchayat, Mathili block. See the sarpanch list of Mathili 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, 2026-05-06
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)