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

According to the 2011 Census, Kukia village had a total population of 688 people, including 358 males and 330 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.85%, with male literacy at 90.82% and female literacy at 74.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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