Sulia - Kantamal, Boudh

Sulia is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Kantamal and around 68 km from Baudh. Rundimahul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulia is 417697. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sulia

According to the 2011 Census, Sulia village had a total population of 588 people, including 279 males and 309 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 80.52% and female literacy at 58.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulia

Sulia 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 Sulia

Public transport in the Sulia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Sulia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Sulia is about 68 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 Sulia

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

Health Facilities in Sulia

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

FAQs about Sulia