Kathakuluta - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kathakuluta is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Anlajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathakuluta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathakuluta is 387557. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kathakuluta

As per Census 2011, Kathakuluta village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 247 males and 229 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathakuluta

Kathakuluta 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 Kathakuluta

Kathakuluta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kathakuluta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kathakuluta is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathakuluta

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

Health Facilities in Kathakuluta

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

FAQs about Kathakuluta