Kuanrgaon - Saintala, Balangir

Kuanrgaon is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dunguripali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuanrgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuanrgaon is 421148. The village covers a total geographical area of 752 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kuanrgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kuanrgaon village had a total population of 2,133 people, including 1,098 males and 1,035 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 83.79% and female literacy at 59.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuanrgaon

Kuanrgaon 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 Kuanrgaon

Kuanrgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kuanrgaon is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kuanrgaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuanrgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kuanrgaon

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

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