Kunjamura - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Kunjamura is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Batagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunjamura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjamura is 382577. The village covers a total geographical area of 842 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kunjamura

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjamura village had a total population of 1,584 people, including 797 males and 787 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 89.06% and female literacy at 66.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 647, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunjamura

Kunjamura 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 Kunjamura

Kunjamura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Kunjamura is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kunjamura is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjamura

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

Health Facilities in Kunjamura

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

FAQs about Kunjamura