Kunjam - Pallahara, Angul

Kunjam is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Khamar and around 86 km from Anugul . Kunjam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjam is 403630. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kunjam

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjam village had a total population of 1,258 people, including 645 males and 613 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 58.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunjam

Kunjam 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 Kunjam

Kunjam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Kunjam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kunjam is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjam

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

Health Facilities in Kunjam

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

FAQs about Kunjam