Kulihari - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kulihari is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kalaigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulihari is 423738. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulihari

As per Census 2011, Kulihari village has a total population of 2,170 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 1,105 females. The village has 500 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,294 literate and 876 illiterate residents. Additionally, 394 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kulihari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kulihari is about 32 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 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:

FAQs about Kulihari