Kuhabaunsa - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kuhabaunsa is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Pandamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhabaunsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhabaunsa is 420588. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kuhabaunsa 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 Kuhabaunsa

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhabaunsa village had a total population of 915 people, including 454 males and 461 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.41%, with male literacy at 55.53% and female literacy at 31.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhabaunsa

Kuhabaunsa 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 Kuhabaunsa

Kuhabaunsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kuhabaunsa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuhabaunsa is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhabaunsa

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

Health Facilities in Kuhabaunsa

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

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