Kuliadarha - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kuliadarha is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karuanmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuliadarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuliadarha is 421211. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kuliadarha

As per Census 2011, Kuliadarha village has a total population of 791 people, consisting of 391 males and 400 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuliadarha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kuliadarha

Kuliadarha 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 Kuliadarha

Kuliadarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kuliadarha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuliadarha is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuliadarha

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

Health Facilities in Kuliadarha

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

FAQs about Kuliadarha