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

According to the 2011 Census, Kuldiha village had a total population of 415 people, including 195 males and 220 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.76%, with male literacy at 74.25% and female literacy at 42.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kuldiha