Kumarda - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kumarda is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarda is 402567. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kumarda

According to the 2011 Census, Kumarda village had a total population of 237 people, including 118 males and 119 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.10%, with male literacy at 74.04% and female literacy at 52.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumarda

Kumarda 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 Kumarda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kumarda. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kumarda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kumarda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumarda

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

Health Facilities in Kumarda

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

FAQs about Kumarda