Kulihari - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Kulihari is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sandhikulihari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulihari is 423952. The village covers a total geographical area of 626 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kulihari

According to the 2011 Census, Kulihari village had a total population of 2,661 people, including 1,324 males and 1,337 females, living in 698 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.04%, with male literacy at 81.38% and female literacy at 39.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulihari

Kulihari 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 Kulihari

Kulihari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kulihari is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kulihari is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulihari

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

Health Facilities in Kulihari

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

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