Kundagad - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kundagad is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Podagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundagad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundagad is 388534. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kundagad

As per Census 2011, Kundagad village has a total population of 157 people, consisting of 79 males and 78 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 33 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundagad

Kundagad 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 Kundagad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kundagad. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kundagad is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kundagad is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundagad

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

Health Facilities in Kundagad

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

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