Kumbharkhun - Belpara, Balangir

Kumbharkhun is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bagdor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbharkhun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbharkhun is 420928. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kumbharkhun

As per Census 2011, Kumbharkhun village has a total population of 1,026 people, consisting of 527 males and 499 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 565 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbharkhun

Kumbharkhun 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 Kumbharkhun

Kumbharkhun is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kumbharkhun is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kumbharkhun is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbharkhun

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

Health Facilities in Kumbharkhun

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

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