Kulihari Gumpha - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kulihari Gumpha is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Hatrikhoj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulihari Gumpha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulihari Gumpha is 422279. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kulihari Gumpha

According to the 2011 Census, Kulihari Gumpha village had a total population of 334 people, including 189 males and 145 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 767 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.20%, with male literacy at 67.74% and female literacy at 38.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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 Gumpha

Kulihari Gumpha 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 Gumpha

Kulihari Gumpha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kulihari Gumpha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kulihari Gumpha 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 Kulihari Gumpha

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

Health Facilities in Kulihari Gumpha

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 Gumpha village are given below:

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