Kunjiam Village Overview
Kunjiam is a village in Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 11 km from Raruan tehsil headquarters and around 141 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Teranty is the Gram Panchayat for Kunjiam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kunjiam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjiam is 388682. The village covers a geographical area of 228 hectares and has a pincode of 757039. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Location Map of Kunjiam
Population & Demographics of Kunjiam
This section provides population and demographic details of Kunjiam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 648 | 318 | 330 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 85 | 40 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 514 | 250 | 264 |
| Literate Population | 289 | 161 | 128 |
| Illiterate Population | 359 | 157 | 202 |
Key population details of Kunjiam village are given below:
- Kunjiam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 648, including approximately 318 males and 330 females, with a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 514 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kunjiam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 44.60%.
- There are around 142 households in Kunjiam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kunjiam
Transport facilities help residents of Kunjiam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kunjiam
The following villages are located close to Kunjiam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kunjiam
- Where is Kunjiam located?
- Kunjiam village is located in Raruan Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kunjiam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kunjiam is Teranty (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kunjiam?
- The pincode of Kunjiam is 757039.
- What is the population of Kunjiam?
- Kunjiam has a total population of 648, including 318 males and 330 females.
- How many households are there in Kunjiam?
- There are 142 households in Kunjiam.
- What is the literacy rate in Kunjiam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunjiam is 44.60%. Male literacy is 50.63% and female literacy is 38.79%.