Kudanali - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Kudanali is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Jamjori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudanali is 382592. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Kudanali

As per Census 2011, Kudanali village has a total population of 519 people, consisting of 272 males and 247 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudanali

Kudanali 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 Kudanali

Kudanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Kudanali is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kudanali is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudanali

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

Health Facilities in Kudanali

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

FAQs about Kudanali