Kukia - Ulunda, Sonepur

Kukia is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Ulunda and around 12 km from Subarnapur. Panchamahala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukia is 419211. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kukia

As per Census 2011, Kukia village has a total population of 688 people, consisting of 358 males and 330 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population688358330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704228
Scheduled Castes (SC)1819388
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1276562
Literate Population512287225
Illiterate Population17671105

Nearby Villages of Kukia

Kukia 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)
BalbasapurSouth-West1.10 km
DhuldhulaNorth-West1.41 km
KhaliapaliNorth-East1.68 km
PanchamahalaSouth1.81 km
GaurgaonNorth-East1.95 km
LambakaniWest1.96 km
MaraloiNorth2.02 km
AmurdaSouth-East2.06 km
BarigaonSouth-West2.13 km
JampaliNorth-West2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kukia

Kukia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kukia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kukia is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kukia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kukia

Where is Kukia located?

Kukia village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kukia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kukia is Panchamahala.

What is the pincode of Kukia?

The pincode of Kukia is 767062.

What is the population of Kukia?

Kukia has a total population of 688, including 358 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Kukia?

There are 193 households in Kukia.

What is the literacy rate in Kukia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kukia is 74.42%. Male literacy is 80.17% and female literacy is 68.18%.