Kunmendra - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Kunmendra is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Raiboga and around 154 km from Sundargarh. Salangabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunmendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunmendra is 384287. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kunmendra

According to the 2011 Census, Kunmendra village had a total population of 902 people, including 460 males and 442 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 80.20% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunmendra

Kunmendra 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 Kunmendra

Kunmendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Kunmendra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kunmendra is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunmendra

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

Health Facilities in Kunmendra

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

FAQs about Kunmendra