Kulunda - Attabira, Bargarh

Kulunda is a village situated in the Attabira tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attabira and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Kulunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulunda is 380911. The village covers a total geographical area of 1129 hectares and falls under the 768027 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kulunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kulunda village had a total population of 4,268 people, including 2,193 males and 2,075 females, living in 1,055 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 88.48% and female literacy at 75.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 673, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 964.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,2682,1932,075
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406213193
Scheduled Castes (SC)673340333
Scheduled Tribes (ST)964504460
Literate Population3,1691,7521,417
Illiterate Population1,099441658

Nearby Villages of Kulunda

Kulunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BirkhakataNorth-East2.15 km
BugbugaSouth2.35 km
LadarpaliNorth-West2.54 km
BabebiraEast2.73 km
BhoipuraNorth-East2.95 km
AttabiraNorth3.12 km
JanhapadaWest3.77 km
KhirapaliSouth-East3.87 km
AmastalaEast4.72 km
GondpaliSouth-West4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulunda

Kulunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Attabira, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Kulunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kulunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kulunda

Where is Kulunda located?

Kulunda village is located in Attabira Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kulunda?

Kulunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kulunda?

The pincode of Kulunda is 768027.

What is the population of Kulunda?

Kulunda had a total population of 4,268, including 2,193 males and 2,075 females.

How many households are there in Kulunda?

Kulunda had 1,055 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kulunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulunda was 82.06%. Male literacy was 88.48% and female literacy was 75.29%.