Kumunda - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kumunda is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumunda is 410526. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kumunda village had a total population of 1,170 people, including 548 males and 622 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 70.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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

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 Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Kumunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kumunda is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 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