Kulpa - Lanji, Balaghat

Kulpa is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kulpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulpa is 498513. The village covers a total geographical area of 882.8 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kulpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulpa

According to the 2011 Census, Kulpa village had a total population of 3,356 people, including 1,680 males and 1,676 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 88.88% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kulpa

Kulpa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kulpa

Kulpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Kulpa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kulpa is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulpa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulpa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kulpa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kulpa village are given below:

FAQs about Kulpa