Kurunjipur - Banapur, Khordha

Kurunjipur is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Bheteswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurunjipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurunjipur is 408423. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurunjipur

As per Census 2011, Kurunjipur village has a total population of 658 people, consisting of 347 males and 311 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 168 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunjipur

Kurunjipur 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 Kurunjipur

Kurunjipur 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 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Kurunjipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kurunjipur is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurunjipur

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

Health Facilities in Kurunjipur

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

FAQs about Kurunjipur