Kumjor

Kumjor is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 44km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Uchala is the gram panchayat of Kumjor village.

Here you can discover what makes Kumjor unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kumjor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kumjor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kumjor is 424149. The village spans a total geographical area of 801 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766019. Junagarh is nearest town to Kumjor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kumjor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kumjor

Population of Kumjor

According to the 2011 Census, Kumjor has a total population of about 2,255, with approximately 1,097 males and 1,158 females. The sex ratio is around 1055 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 338 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,293. The overall literacy rate is approximately 30.42%, with male literacy at about 41.84% and female literacy near 19.60%. There are around 540 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kumjor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kumjor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kumjor. As per the 2011 stats, Kumjor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kumjor

Knowing the nearby villages of Kumjor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kumjor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kumjor