Kilinda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kilinda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 197 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Talbahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilinda is 384947. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Kilinda 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 Kilinda

According to the 2011 Census, Kilinda village had a total population of 188 people, including 93 males and 95 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.59%, with male literacy at 43.94% and female literacy at 21.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Kilinda

Kilinda 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 Kilinda

Public transport in the Kilinda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kilinda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kilinda is about 197 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kilinda

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

Health Facilities in Kilinda

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

FAQs about Kilinda