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

According to the 2011 Census, Agnikumari village had a total population of 430 people, including 207 males and 223 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.56%, with male literacy at 71.01% and female literacy at 37.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Agnikumari