Kuninda - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kuninda is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kuninda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuninda is 402532. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kuninda 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 Kuninda

As per Census 2011, Kuninda village has a total population of 1,626 people, consisting of 804 males and 822 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,182 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuninda

Kuninda 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 Kuninda

Kuninda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kuninda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kuninda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuninda

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

Health Facilities in Kuninda

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

FAQs about Kuninda