Kumbhari - Asika, Ganjam

Kumbhari is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Haridapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhari is 411257. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kumbhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kumbhari

As per Census 2011, Kumbhari village has a total population of 2,841 people, consisting of 1,423 males and 1,418 females. The village has 638 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,750 literate and 1,091 illiterate residents. Additionally, 732 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8411,4231,418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321174147
Scheduled Castes (SC)732355377
Literate Population1,750998752
Illiterate Population1,091425666

Nearby Villages of Kumbhari

Kumbhari 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)
KotinadaNorth1.05 km
MaguraSouth-West1.31 km
GolamundalaEast1.32 km
VenkatraipalliSouth1.52 km
DhobapalliWest1.92 km
AmbapuaNorth-East1.96 km
GhatakuriNorth1.99 km
PatharaEast2.10 km
SundariapadaSouth-East2.30 km
TarasingiSouth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhari

Kumbhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Kumbhari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kumbhari is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumbhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kumbhari

Where is Kumbhari located?

Kumbhari village is located in Asika Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumbhari is Haridapadar.

What is the pincode of Kumbhari?

The pincode of Kumbhari is 761110.

What is the population of Kumbhari?

Kumbhari has a total population of 2,841, including 1,423 males and 1,418 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhari?

There are 638 households in Kumbhari.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhari is 61.60%. Male literacy is 70.13% and female literacy is 53.03%.