Kula - Koida, Sundargarh

Kula is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Dengula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kula is 384756. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kula

According to the 2011 Census, Kula village had a total population of 753 people, including 379 males and 374 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.09%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 47.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Kula

Kula 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 Kula

Kula 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 Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Kula is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kula is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kula

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

Health Facilities in Kula

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

FAQs about Kula