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. Changria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendumundi village.

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

As per Census 2011, Kendumundi village has a total population of 1,407 people, consisting of 704 males and 703 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 803 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 366 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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