Kukudi - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Kukudi is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ainabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukudi is 424180. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kukudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kukudi village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 482 males and 547 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.99%, with male literacy at 73.03% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukudi

Kukudi 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 Kukudi

Kukudi 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 Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kukudi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kukudi 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 Kukudi

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

Health Facilities in Kukudi

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

FAQs about Kukudi