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

According to the 2011 Census, Kinjirkela village had a total population of 682 people, including 338 males and 344 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.06%, with male literacy at 67.70% and female literacy at 50.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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