Kiang - Machh Kund, Koraput

Kiang is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jalahanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiang is 429519. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 764042 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kiang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Nearby Villages of Kiang

Kiang is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kiang

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kiang. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Kiang.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Kiang is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kiang is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiang

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

Health Facilities in Kiang

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

FAQs about Kiang