Kendumunda - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kendumunda is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Parajang and around 100 km from Dhenkanal. Pangatira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendumunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendumunda is 402186. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kendumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kendumunda village had a total population of 327 people, including 170 males and 157 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 83.55% and female literacy at 54.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendumunda

Kendumunda 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 Kendumunda

Public transport in the Kendumunda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kendumunda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kendumunda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendumunda

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

Health Facilities in Kendumunda

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

FAQs about Kendumunda