Kunchisole - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Kunchisole is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kanimohuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunchisole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunchisole is 389907. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kunchisole

According to the 2011 Census, Kunchisole village had a total population of 220 people, including 102 males and 118 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.67%, with male literacy at 70.73% and female literacy at 52.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunchisole

Kunchisole 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 Kunchisole

Kunchisole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kunchisole is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kunchisole is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunchisole

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

Health Facilities in Kunchisole

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

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