Kuldiha - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kuldiha is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Tiring and around 113 km from Baripada. Jharadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuldiha is 387435. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kuldiha 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 Kuldiha

As per Census 2011, Kuldiha village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 195 males and 220 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population415195220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)672839
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332159173
Literate Population20112477
Illiterate Population21471143

Nearby Villages of Kuldiha

Kuldiha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SurudaSouth-East1.26 km
TilingkochaNorth-East1.47 km
BadkedamWest2.01 km
LailamNorth2.06 km
MalikedamSouth-West2.48 km
JhapanNorth-West2.74 km
ChhatnaNorth-East2.79 km
NandabasaEast3.09 km
LerakochaNorth-East3.28 km
JashipurSouth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuldiha

Kuldiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kuldiha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kuldiha is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuldiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kuldiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuldiha

Where is Kuldiha located?

Kuldiha village is located in Bahalda Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuldiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuldiha is Jharadihi.

What is the pincode of Kuldiha?

The pincode of Kuldiha is 757053.

What is the population of Kuldiha?

Kuldiha has a total population of 415, including 195 males and 220 females.

How many households are there in Kuldiha?

There are 111 households in Kuldiha.

What is the literacy rate in Kuldiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuldiha is 48.43%. Male literacy is 63.59% and female literacy is 35.00%.