Kulihamunda - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Kulihamunda is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulihamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulihamunda is 420754. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Kulihamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kulihamunda village had a total population of 259 people, including 130 males and 129 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.93%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 40.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulihamunda

Kulihamunda 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 Kulihamunda

Kulihamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kulihamunda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kulihamunda 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 Kulihamunda

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

Health Facilities in Kulihamunda

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

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