Kuldiha - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Kuldiha is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Badampahar and around 105 km from Baripada. Jaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuldiha is 388333. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 757050 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Saraskana 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 1,222 people, including 605 males and 617 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.54%, with male literacy at 71.34% and female literacy at 46.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 815.

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

Public transport in the Kuldiha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kuldiha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kuldiha is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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