Kamanda - Koida, Sundargarh

Kamanda is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kalta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamanda is 384755. The village covers a total geographical area of 700 hectares and falls under the 770052 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kamanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kamanda village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 557 males and 524 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.20%, with male literacy at 64.25% and female literacy at 31.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 681.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,081557524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218115103
Scheduled Castes (SC)885236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)681358323
Literate Population416284132
Illiterate Population665273392

Nearby Villages of Kamanda

Kamanda 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)
KulaSouth-West1.71 km
KusumdihiNorth-East2.36 km
RenguaSouth-West3.05 km
NuagaonSouth3.22 km
BandalSouth-West3.80 km
KasiraEast3.82 km
KadodihaSouth-East4.68 km
RengalbedaNorth-East5.92 km
TentulidihiSouth6.00 km
RaikelaSouth-West6.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamanda

Kamanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Kamanda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kamanda is about 26 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 Kamanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kamanda

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

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

FAQs about Kamanda

Where is Kamanda located?

Kamanda village is located in Koida Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamanda is Kalta.

What is the pincode of Kamanda?

The pincode of Kamanda is 770052.

What is the population of Kamanda?

Kamanda had a total population of 1,081, including 557 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Kamanda?

Kamanda had 233 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamanda was 48.20%. Male literacy was 64.25% and female literacy was 31.35%.