Kulana - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Kulana is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Tealnga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulana is 394508. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 756121 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kulana

According to the 2011 Census, Kulana village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 535 males and 568 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.48%, with male literacy at 96.65% and female literacy at 88.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulana

Kulana 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 Kulana

Public transport in the Kulana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kulana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kulana is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulana

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

Health Facilities in Kulana

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

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