Kulusing - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kulusing is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Puttasing and around 102 km from Rayagada . Kulusingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulusing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulusing is 427195. The village covers a total geographical area of 1160 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kulusing

According to the 2011 Census, Kulusing village had a total population of 569 people, including 274 males and 295 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.25%, with male literacy at 65.78% and female literacy at 30.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulusing

Kulusing 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 Kulusing

Public transport in the Kulusing is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bansadhara Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kulusing is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kulusing is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulusing

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

Health Facilities in Kulusing

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

FAQs about Kulusing