Kunda - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kunda is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mrudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunda is 402574. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kunda 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 Kunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kunda village had a total population of 1,230 people, including 640 males and 590 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.25%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 79.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunda

Kunda 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 Kunda

Kunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kunda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kunda is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunda

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

Health Facilities in Kunda

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

FAQs about Kunda