Kurunti - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Kurunti is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Motunga and around 47 km from Dhenkanal. Kusupanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurunti is 402898. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kurunti

According to the 2011 Census, Kurunti village had a total population of 2,910 people, including 1,737 males and 1,173 females, living in 673 households. The sex ratio was 675 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 69.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunti

Kurunti 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 Kurunti

Kurunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kurunti is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kurunti is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurunti

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

Health Facilities in Kurunti

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

FAQs about Kurunti