Kurlumal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Kurlumal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaparakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurlumal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurlumal is 420804. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kurlumal 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 Kurlumal

As per Census 2011, Kurlumal village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 301 males and 331 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 290 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurlumal

Kurlumal 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 Kurlumal

Kurlumal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kurlumal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kurlumal 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 Kurlumal

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

Health Facilities in Kurlumal

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

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