Kulihabahal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Kulihabahal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Charamal and around 52 km from Sambalpur. Gadgadbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulihabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulihabahal is 382316. The village covers a total geographical area of 711 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kulihabahal 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 Kulihabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kulihabahal village had a total population of 299 people, including 149 males and 150 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.44%, with male literacy at 90.51% and female literacy at 65.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulihabahal

Kulihabahal 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 Kulihabahal

Kulihabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Kulihabahal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kulihabahal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulihabahal

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

Health Facilities in Kulihabahal

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

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