Kulunda - Jamankira, Sambalpur
Kulunda is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Chakuliabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulunda is 381912. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.
Kulunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kulunda
As per Census 2011, Kulunda village has a total population of 230 people, consisting of 106 males and 124 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,169 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kulunda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 230 | 106 | 124 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 180 | 83 | 97 |
| Literate Population | 119 | 69 | 50 |
| Illiterate Population | 111 | 37 | 74 |
Nearby Villages of Kulunda
Kulunda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kulunda
Public transport in the Kulunda is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Kulunda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kulunda is about 45 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 Kulunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kulunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kulunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kulunda
Where is Kulunda located?
Kulunda village is located in Jamankira Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kulunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Kulunda is Chakuliabahal.
What is the pincode of Kulunda?
The pincode of Kulunda is 768107.
What is the population of Kulunda?
Kulunda has a total population of 230, including 106 males and 124 females.
How many households are there in Kulunda?
There are 73 households in Kulunda.
What is the literacy rate in Kulunda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulunda is 51.74%. Male literacy is 65.09% and female literacy is 40.32%.