Agnikumari - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Agnikumari is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sapanchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agnikumari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agnikumari is 390773. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Agnikumari

As per Census 2011, Agnikumari village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 207 males and 223 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population430207223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793841
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391190201
Literate Population18812068
Illiterate Population24287155

Nearby Villages of Agnikumari

Agnikumari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahalibasaSouth-East0.84 km
SunpokhariSouth-West1.54 km
KantamaraSouth-East1.60 km
SirishchandrapurSouth-East1.93 km
SapanchuaSouth2.75 km
LakshanasahiSouth-East2.76 km
TambagadiSouth-East2.76 km
SubarnamanjariSouth-West2.85 km
MadhupurEast3.06 km
JadunathpurNorth-East3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agnikumari

Agnikumari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Agnikumari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Agnikumari is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agnikumari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Agnikumari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Agnikumari

Where is Agnikumari located?

Agnikumari village is located in Khunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agnikumari?

The Gram Panchayat of Agnikumari is Sapanchua.

What is the pincode of Agnikumari?

The pincode of Agnikumari is 757019.

What is the population of Agnikumari?

Agnikumari has a total population of 430, including 207 males and 223 females.

How many households are there in Agnikumari?

There are 104 households in Agnikumari.

What is the literacy rate in Agnikumari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agnikumari is 43.72%. Male literacy is 57.97% and female literacy is 30.49%.