Kuli (Kuliguda) - Rayagada

Kuli (Kuliguda) is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kulli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuli (Kuliguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuli (Kuliguda) is 426394. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kuli (Kuliguda)

As per Census 2011, Kuli (Kuliguda) village has a total population of 669 people, consisting of 306 males and 363 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 207 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 394 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuli (Kuliguda) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population669306363
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864442
Scheduled Castes (SC)422022
Scheduled Tribes (ST)394176218
Literate Population20711592
Illiterate Population462191271

Nearby Villages of Kuli (Kuliguda)

Kuli (Kuliguda) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MantrajholaNorth-West1.08 km
Utakapadu (kandhaguda)East1.29 km
KasiliWest1.35 km
GogandaSouth1.55 km
GhodabadiNorth-East2.05 km
TaralabadiWest2.15 km
MatikesoriNorth-East2.28 km
GuakanaNorth2.36 km
ChampiaEast2.44 km
NandabadiNorth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuli (Kuliguda)

Kuli (Kuliguda) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kuli (Kuliguda) is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kuli (Kuliguda) is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuli (Kuliguda)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuli (Kuliguda)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuli (Kuliguda)

Where is Kuli (Kuliguda) located?

Kuli (Kuliguda) village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuli (Kuliguda)?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuli (Kuliguda) is Kulli.

What is the pincode of Kuli (Kuliguda)?

The pincode of Kuli (Kuliguda) is 765017.

What is the population of Kuli (Kuliguda)?

Kuli (Kuliguda) has a total population of 669, including 306 males and 363 females.

How many households are there in Kuli (Kuliguda)?

There are 160 households in Kuli (Kuliguda).

What is the literacy rate in Kuli (Kuliguda)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuli (Kuliguda) is 30.94%. Male literacy is 37.58% and female literacy is 25.34%.