Kuhudi - Astaranga, Puri

Kuhudi is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Astarang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhudi is 409224. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kuhudi

As per Census 2011, Kuhudi village has a total population of 1,221 people, consisting of 621 males and 600 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 969 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuhudi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kuhudi

Kuhudi 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 Kuhudi

Public transport in the Kuhudi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kuhudi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kuhudi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhudi

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

Health Facilities in Kuhudi

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

FAQs about Kuhudi