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

According to the 2011 Census, Kundabandha village had a total population of 1,430 people, including 716 males and 714 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.52%, with male literacy at 73.52% and female literacy at 49.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

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