Kundabandha - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kundabandha is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kundabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundabandha is 422376. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kundabandha

As per Census 2011, Kundabandha village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 716 males and 714 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundabandha

Kundabandha 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 Kundabandha

Kundabandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kundabandha is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kundabandha is about 40 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 Kundabandha

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

Health Facilities in Kundabandha

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

FAQs about Kundabandha