Kanchandumuria - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Kanchandumuria is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Baria and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Ukhunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchandumuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchandumuria is 385635. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kanchandumuria

As per Census 2011, Kanchandumuria village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 595 males and 540 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 716 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchandumuria

Kanchandumuria 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 Kanchandumuria

Kanchandumuria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Kanchandumuria is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kanchandumuria is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchandumuria

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

Health Facilities in Kanchandumuria

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

FAQs about Kanchandumuria