Kunumuru - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Kunumuru is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kunmuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunumuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunumuru is 384221. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 770070 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kunumuru 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 Kunumuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kunumuru village had a total population of 1,439 people, including 722 males and 717 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,114.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunumuru

Kunumuru 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 Kunumuru

Public transport in the Kunumuru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Kunumuru is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kunumuru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunumuru

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

Health Facilities in Kunumuru

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

FAQs about Kunumuru