Karuamunda - Kantabanji, Balangir

Karuamunda is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Karuanmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karuamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuamunda is 421212. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Karuamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Karuamunda village had a total population of 577 people, including 276 males and 301 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.40%, with male literacy at 51.77% and female literacy at 26.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuamunda

Karuamunda 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 Karuamunda

Karuamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela 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 Karuamunda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Karuamunda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuamunda

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

Health Facilities in Karuamunda

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

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