Kurulia - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Kurulia is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurulia is 388890. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurulia

According to the 2011 Census, Kurulia village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 630 males and 626 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 79.57% and female literacy at 59.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurulia

Kurulia 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 Kurulia

Kurulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kurulia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kurulia is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurulia

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

Health Facilities in Kurulia

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

FAQs about Kurulia