Kumarkeli - Ulunda, Sonepur

Kumarkeli is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Biramaharajpur and around 18 km from Subarnapur. Mahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarkeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarkeli is 419395. The village covers a total geographical area of 595 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kumarkeli 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 Kumarkeli

As per Census 2011, Kumarkeli village has a total population of 1,551 people, consisting of 823 males and 728 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 939 literate and 612 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumarkeli

Kumarkeli 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 Kumarkeli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kumarkeli. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kumarkeli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kumarkeli is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumarkeli

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

Health Facilities in Kumarkeli

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

FAQs about Kumarkeli