Kumundi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Kumundi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chadheiapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumundi is 410500. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kumundi 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 Kumundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kumundi village had a total population of 622 people, including 305 males and 317 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 60.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumundi

Kumundi 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 Kumundi

Kumundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kumundi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kumundi 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 Kumundi

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

Health Facilities in Kumundi

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

FAQs about Kumundi