Kuluma - Kaniha, Angul

Kuluma is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Rengali Damsite and around 75 km from Anugul . Kulumo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuluma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuluma is 403692. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 759105 pincode. Rengali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kuluma 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 Kuluma

According to the 2011 Census, Kuluma village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 616 males and 561 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.06%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuluma

Kuluma 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 Kuluma

Public transport in the Kuluma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rengali to Kuluma is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kuluma is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuluma

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

Health Facilities in Kuluma

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

FAQs about Kuluma