Kuhunda - Mahanga, Cuttack

Kuhunda is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kuhunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhunda is 399469. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 754204 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kuhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhunda village had a total population of 2,787 people, including 1,406 males and 1,381 females, living in 650 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.32%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 77.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhunda

Kuhunda 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 Kuhunda

Kuhunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kuhunda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhunda

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

Health Facilities in Kuhunda

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

FAQs about Kuhunda