Kundura
Kundura is a Town and Tehsil in Koraput District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kundura Block (CD) is 03210. The total area of Kundura Tehsil is 294 km². Kundura has a sex ratio of approximately 1049 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kundura Tehsil
Kundura Tehsil has a total of 67 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kundura Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asana | Asana | Sunabeda (52 km) |
| 2 | Atigam | Ranigada | Sunabeda (43 km) |
| 3 | Bagderi | Bagderi | Sunabeda (57 km) |
| 4 | Bandhanpodar | Kerimiti | Koraput (75 km) |
| 5 | Banuaguda | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (10 km) |
| 6 | Baraguda | Mosigam | Sunabeda (10 km) |
| 7 | Bedapaunsi | Dangarapaunsi | Sunabeda (40 km) |
| 8 | Bhatapani | Phulabhata | Sunabeda (24 km) |
| 9 | Bhejahandi | Dangarapaunsi | Sunabeda (37 km) |
| 10 | Bhusangaguda | Bhusangaguda | Sunabeda (54 km) |
| 11 | Bisibeta | Phulabhata | Jeypur (23 km) |
| 12 | Boribeta | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (62 km) |
| 13 | Dangarapalli | Bagderi | Sunabeda (52 km) |
| 14 | Dangarpaunsi | Dangarapaunsi | Koraput (79 km) |
| 15 | Dhuruguda | Asana | Sunabeda (21 km) |
| 16 | Dudumaguda | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (63 km) |
| 17 | Dudumapadar | Phulabhata | Sunabeda (24 km) |
| 18 | Gamakapadar | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (53 km) |
| 19 | Ghiuriaguda | Asana | Sunabeda (56 km) |
| 20 | Girliguda | Bhusangaguda | Sunabeda (56 km) |
| 21 | Gorahandi | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (16 km) |
| 22 | Guliguda | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (63 km) |
| 23 | Gundala | Gundala | Sunabeda (56 km) |
| 24 | Heruguda | Kundra | Sunabeda (22 km) |
| 25 | Jabapadar | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (59 km) |
| 26 | Jabapatroput | Phupugam | Sunabeda (42 km) |
| 27 | Jamukonadi | Bagderi | Sunabeda (60 km) |
| 28 | Jhiligan | Kundra | Sunabeda (23 km) |
| 29 | Jiraguda | Kundra | Jeypur (20 km) |
| 30 | Kadalimunda | Kerimiti | Jeypur (19 km) |
| 31 | Kaliaguda | Pakhanaguda | Sunabeda (69 km) |
| 32 | Kaliajholi | Asana | Sunabeda (48 km) |
| 33 | Kanaguda | Bagderi | Sunabeda (53 km) |
| 34 | Karanaguda | Dangarapaunsi | Sunabeda (38 km) |
| 35 | Katariput | Bhusangaguda | Sunabeda (65 km) |
| 36 | Kaujharan | Phulabhata | Jeypur (24 km) |
| 37 | Kenduput | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (58 km) |
| 38 | Kerimity | Kerimiti | Jeypur (24 km) |
| 39 | Khatalapadar | Bhusangaguda | Sunabeda (65 km) |
| 40 | Kondajodi | Kerimiti | Jeypur (21 km) |
| 41 | Krupakote | Bagderi | Koraput (70 km) |
| 42 | Kudumpadar | Kundra | Sunabeda (40 km) |
| 43 | Kumbhikhari | Asana | Sunabeda (50 km) |
| 44 | Kundura | Kundra | Jeypur (21 km) |
| 45 | Limma | Lima | Sunabeda (22 km) |
| 46 | Majhiguda | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (15 km) |
| 47 | Naikera | Bhusangaguda | Sunabeda (75 km) |
| 48 | Naragam | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (24 km) |
| 49 | Padeikunda | Phulabhata | Sunabeda (27 km) |
| 50 | Padmapur | Pakhanaguda | Sunabeda (54 km) |
| 51 | Pakhanaguda | Pakhanaguda | Sunabeda (62 km) |
| 52 | Pandrimati | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (59 km) |
| 53 | Phukiaguda | Lima | Sunabeda (7 km) |
| 54 | Phulabhatta | Phulabhata | Sunabeda (28 km) |
| 55 | Phupugam | Phupugam | Sunabeda (39 km) |
| 56 | Podapadar | Phulabhata | Sunabeda (55 km) |
| 57 | Pradhaniput | Digapur | Sunabeda (39 km) |
| 58 | Raniguda | Ranigada | Sunabeda (54 km) |
| 59 | Rexakonadi | Bagderi | Sunabeda (63 km) |
| 60 | Sargiguda | Ranigada | Sunabeda (55 km) |
| 61 | Siuniguda | Ranigada | Sunabeda (51 km) |
| 62 | Soralguda | Pakhanaguda | Sunabeda (65 km) |
| 63 | Taraput | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (13 km) |
| 64 | Temaraguda | Ranigada | Sunabeda (65 km) |
| 65 | Tobhapodar | Pakhanaguda | Sunabeda (70 km) |
| 66 | Tumbapadar | Kerimiti | Sunabeda (64 km) |
| 67 | Uduliaguda | Banuaguda | Sunabeda (17 km) |
Population of Kundura Tehsil
The population profile of Kundura Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kundura Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,038 | 57,038 | N/A |
| Male Population | 27,830 | 27,830 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,208 | 29,208 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,400 | 10,400 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,163 | 5,163 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,237 | 5,237 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 20,300 | 20,300 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 12,160 | 12,160 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,140 | 8,140 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 36,738 | 36,738 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,670 | 15,670 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,068 | 21,068 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,835 | 13,835 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 57,038 people. Includes nearly 27,830 males and 29,208 females. Rural population is about 57,038 people.
- There are around 10,400 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,163 boys and 5,237 girls.
- Literate population is about 20,300 people. Non-literate population is around 36,738 people.
- There are nearly 13,835 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kundura Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,778 | 9,778 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,831 | 4,831 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,947 | 4,947 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 30,190 | 30,190 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 14,523 | 14,523 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 15,667 | 15,667 | N/A |
| Population Density | 194 / km² | 194 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kundura Tehsil is approximately 9,778 people, including 4,831 males and 4,947 females. Around 9,778 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kundura Tehsil is about 30,190 people, including 14,523 males and 15,667 females. Around 30,190 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 194 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 194 people per sq. km.