Kunja - Kakatpur, Puri

Kunja is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Konark and around 46 km from Puri. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunja is 409345. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kunja 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 Kunja

According to the 2011 Census, Kunja village had a total population of 767 people, including 402 males and 365 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.94%, with male literacy at 98.05% and female literacy at 93.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunja

Kunja 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 Kunja

Kunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Kunja is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kunja is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunja

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

Health Facilities in Kunja

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

FAQs about Kunja