Kucheipal - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Kucheipal is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kucheipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kucheipal is 387622. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kucheipal 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 Kucheipal

According to the 2011 Census, Kucheipal village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 498 males and 547 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.90%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 38.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,030.

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

Nearby Villages of Kucheipal

Kucheipal 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 Kucheipal

Kucheipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kucheipal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kucheipal is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kucheipal

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

Health Facilities in Kucheipal

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

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