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

As per Census 2011, Kunjam village has a total population of 1,258 people, consisting of 645 males and 613 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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