Kulhiamal - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Kulhiamal is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kulihamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulhiamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulhiamal is 381266. The village covers a total geographical area of 1098 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kulhiamal

According to the 2011 Census, Kulhiamal village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 539 males and 553 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.02%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 61.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 622.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulhiamal

Kulhiamal 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 Kulhiamal

Kulhiamal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Kulhiamal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Kulhiamal is about 31 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 Kulhiamal

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

Health Facilities in Kulhiamal

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

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