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

As per Census 2011, Kunda village has a total population of 1,230 people, consisting of 640 males and 590 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kunda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,230640590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1689573
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537875
Literate Population916505411
Illiterate Population314135179

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LakshyanapaliWest1.55 km
NayanilakanthapurWest1.77 km
MrudangaSouth2.16 km
GarudabandiNorth-West2.34 km
BentashaliaSouth-West2.36 km
JamulandaEast2.38 km
SarangapurSouth-West2.50 km
AttaSouth-East2.85 km
AnlajhariNorth2.85 km
KantiraSouth3.01 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kunda

Where is Kunda located?

Kunda village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunda is Mrudanga.

What is the pincode of Kunda?

The pincode of Kunda is 759017.

What is the population of Kunda?

Kunda has a total population of 1,230, including 640 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Kunda?

There are 240 households in Kunda.

What is the literacy rate in Kunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunda is 74.47%. Male literacy is 78.91% and female literacy is 69.66%.