Kulei - Kaniha, Angul

Kulei is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Samal Barrage and around 45 km from Anugul . Kuilei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulei is 403891. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kulei

According to the 2011 Census, Kulei village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 780 males and 706 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulei

Kulei 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 Kulei

Kulei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kulei is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kulei is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulei

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

Health Facilities in Kulei

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

FAQs about Kulei