Kunjia - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Kunjia is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tato serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunjia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjia is 388882. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kunjia

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjia village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 516 males and 491 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.38%, with male literacy at 73.42% and female literacy at 50.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 576.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kunjia

Kunjia 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 Kunjia

Kunjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kunjia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kunjia is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjia

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

Health Facilities in Kunjia

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

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