Kuhika - Sukinda, Jajpur

Kuhika is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Sukinda and around 67 km from Jajapur . Kuhika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhika is 400400. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kuhika

As per Census 2011, Kuhika village has a total population of 1,350 people, consisting of 697 males and 653 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 685 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuhika are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kuhika

Kuhika 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 Kuhika

Kuhika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Kuhika is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kuhika is about 67 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 Kuhika

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

Health Facilities in Kuhika

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

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