Kural - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Kural is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Kurala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kural village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kural is 406551. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kural

According to the 2011 Census, Kural village had a total population of 5,533 people, including 2,905 males and 2,628 females, living in 1,375 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 75.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kural

Kural 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 Kural

Kural is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Kural

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

Health Facilities in Kural

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

FAQs about Kural