Kumunda - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kumunda is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Garabandha and around 36 km from Paralakhemundi. Lailai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumunda is 414892. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kumunda

As per Census 2011, Kumunda village has a total population of 407 people, consisting of 196 males and 211 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumunda

Kumunda 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 Kumunda

Public transport in the Kumunda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kumunda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kumunda is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumunda

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

Health Facilities in Kumunda

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

FAQs about Kumunda