Kendumundi - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kendumundi is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kendumundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendumundi is 420694. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kendumundi 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 Kendumundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kendumundi village had a total population of 1,407 people, including 704 males and 703 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendumundi

Kendumundi 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 Kendumundi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kendumundi. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kendumundi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kendumundi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendumundi

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

Health Facilities in Kendumundi

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

FAQs about Kendumundi