Kendumunda - Sinapali, Nuapada

Kendumunda is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Kendumunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendumunda is 422234. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Kendumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kendumunda village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 700 males and 663 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 36.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendumunda

Kendumunda 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 Kendumunda

Kendumunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kendumunda is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kendumunda is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendumunda

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

Health Facilities in Kendumunda

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

FAQs about Kendumunda