Kulei - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Kulei is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gengutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulei is 402245. The village covers a total geographical area of 1221 hectares and falls under the 759146 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kulei

According to the 2011 Census, Kulei village had a total population of 2,440 people, including 1,253 males and 1,187 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.41%, with male literacy at 89.37% and female literacy at 73.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulei

Kulei 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 Kulei

Public transport in the Kulei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kulei is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kulei is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulei

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

Health Facilities in Kulei

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

FAQs about Kulei