Kundi - Simulia, Balasore

Kundi is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from Similia and around 56 km from Baleshwar. Sabanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundi is 394046. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kundi village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 555 males and 538 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.10%, with male literacy at 91.36% and female literacy at 80.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundi

Kundi 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 Kundi

Kundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kundi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kundi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundi

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

Health Facilities in Kundi

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

FAQs about Kundi