Kiri - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kiri is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Mahulapada and around 25 km from Sundargarh. Mahulpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiri is 385232. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 104 km away.

Kiri 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 Kiri

As per Census 2011, Kiri village has a total population of 86 people, consisting of 40 males and 46 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiri

Kiri 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 Kiri

Kiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kiri is about 104 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kiri is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiri

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

Health Facilities in Kiri

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

FAQs about Kiri