Kinjirkela - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Kinjirkela is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinjirkela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinjirkela is 384094. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kinjirkela

As per Census 2011, Kinjirkela village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 338 males and 344 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 453 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population682338344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864739
Scheduled Castes (SC)482226
Scheduled Tribes (ST)453224229
Literate Population352197155
Illiterate Population330141189

Nearby Villages of Kinjirkela

Kinjirkela 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)
LatagaonSouth1.65 km
ManchamaraNorth-West1.78 km
BaibaiEast2.70 km
KantiamuraSouth-East2.76 km
JhantalbudNorth-East2.83 km
ManoharpurNorth-West3.14 km
JajpurNorth-East3.53 km
SahajbahalNorth3.62 km
BargaonSouth3.83 km
CharpaliSouth-East3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kinjirkela

Kinjirkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Kinjirkela is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kinjirkela is about 28 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 Kinjirkela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kinjirkela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kinjirkela

Where is Kinjirkela located?

Kinjirkela village is located in Baragaon Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kinjirkela?

The Gram Panchayat of Kinjirkela is Bargaon.

What is the pincode of Kinjirkela?

The pincode of Kinjirkela is 770016.

What is the population of Kinjirkela?

Kinjirkela has a total population of 682, including 338 males and 344 females.

How many households are there in Kinjirkela?

There are 151 households in Kinjirkela.

What is the literacy rate in Kinjirkela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinjirkela is 51.61%. Male literacy is 58.28% and female literacy is 45.06%.