Kuliposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kuliposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kuliposh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuliposh is 384932. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Kuliposh 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 Kuliposh

As per Census 2011, Kuliposh village has a total population of 2,027 people, consisting of 975 males and 1,052 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 950 literate and 1,077 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuliposh

Kuliposh 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 Kuliposh

Kuliposh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kuliposh is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kuliposh is about 25 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 Kuliposh

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

Health Facilities in Kuliposh

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

FAQs about Kuliposh