Khuntmunda - Kutra, Sundargarh

Khuntmunda is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Baragaon and around 39 km from Sundargarh. Gangajal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntmunda is 384099. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Khuntmunda

As per Census 2011, Khuntmunda village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 341 males and 324 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 508 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntmunda

Khuntmunda 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 Khuntmunda

Khuntmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Khuntmunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Khuntmunda is about 39 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 Khuntmunda

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

Health Facilities in Khuntmunda

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

FAQs about Khuntmunda