Kumursingha - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Kumursingha is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Biramaharajpur and around 27 km from Subarnapur. Bagbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumursingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumursingha is 419422. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kumursingha

As per Census 2011, Kumursingha village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 268 males and 275 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population543268275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683038
Scheduled Castes (SC)265125140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population382219163
Illiterate Population16149112

Nearby Villages of Kumursingha

Kumursingha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhaliapadarWest1.60 km
SandhaNorth-West1.76 km
NuagadEast1.86 km
BagbarNorth1.99 km
DeuliSouth-West2.08 km
DeulmundaWest2.42 km
PhulcharaNorth-East2.49 km
KurumapadarSouth2.81 km
JharkumundaNorth-West2.90 km
KrushnapaliNorth3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumursingha

Kumursingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kumursingha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kumursingha is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumursingha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kumursingha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kumursingha

Where is Kumursingha located?

Kumursingha village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumursingha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumursingha is Bagbar.

What is the pincode of Kumursingha?

The pincode of Kumursingha is 767018.

What is the population of Kumursingha?

Kumursingha has a total population of 543, including 268 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Kumursingha?

There are 160 households in Kumursingha.

What is the literacy rate in Kumursingha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumursingha is 70.35%. Male literacy is 81.72% and female literacy is 59.27%.