Kuali - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Kuali is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Naikanidihi and around 65 km from Bhadrak. Andola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuali is 395049. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 756164 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kuali

According to the 2011 Census, Kuali village had a total population of 625 people, including 331 males and 294 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.85%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuali

Kuali 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 Kuali

Kuali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Kuali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kuali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuali

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

Health Facilities in Kuali

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

FAQs about Kuali