Kumudi - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kumudi is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Mahulapada and around 15 km from Sundargarh. Mahulpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumudi is 385243. The village covers a total geographical area of 951 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 113 km away.

Kumudi 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 Kumudi

According to the 2011 Census, Kumudi village had a total population of 908 people, including 444 males and 464 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.50%, with male literacy at 49.87% and female literacy at 31.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 558.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumudi

Kumudi 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 Kumudi

Kumudi 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 Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kumudi is about 113 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kumudi is about 15 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 Kumudi

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

Health Facilities in Kumudi

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

FAQs about Kumudi