Kulanga - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Kulanga is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Telkoi and around 115 km from Kendujhar. Bimala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulanga is 386430. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 758018 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kulanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kulanga village had a total population of 494 people, including 227 males and 267 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.50%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 54.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulanga

Kulanga 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 Kulanga

Kulanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kulanga is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kulanga is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulanga

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

Health Facilities in Kulanga

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

FAQs about Kulanga