Kulundi - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Kulundi is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Jashipur and around 114 km from Baripada. Gadapalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulundi is 388512. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Kulundi 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 Kulundi

As per Census 2011, Kulundi village has a total population of 723 people, consisting of 380 males and 343 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulundi

Kulundi 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 Kulundi

Kulundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kulundi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kulundi 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 Kulundi

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

Health Facilities in Kulundi

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

FAQs about Kulundi