Kundhei - Kakatpur, Puri

Kundhei is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kundhei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundhei is 409155. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 752118 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kundhei

As per Census 2011, Kundhei village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 416 males and 378 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 175 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundhei

Kundhei 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 Kundhei

Kundhei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kundhei is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kundhei is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundhei

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

Health Facilities in Kundhei

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

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