Kunda - Nakur, Saharanpur

Kunda is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Kunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunda is 109660. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.92 hectares and falls under the 247232 pincode. Sarsawa is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kunda

As per Census 2011, Kunda village has a total population of 1,592 people, consisting of 798 males and 794 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 1,006 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,592798794
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268141127
Literate Population586346240
Illiterate Population1,006452554

Nearby Villages of Kunda

Kunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LangheriEast0.75 km
Tit PaluNorth0.79 km
SakatpurNorth-West0.94 km
GogchiraSouth-West1.19 km
KayampurSouth-East1.32 km
Majri KalanEast1.42 km
Ber KheriSouth-West1.65 km
KundiWest1.72 km
KalyanpurNorth1.91 km
RaipurWest1.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunda

Kunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarsawa to Kunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Kunda is about 19 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 Kunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kunda

Where is Kunda located?

Kunda village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunda?

Kunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kunda?

The pincode of Kunda is 247232.

What is the population of Kunda?

Kunda has a total population of 1,592, including 798 males and 794 females.

How many households are there in Kunda?

There are 230 households in Kunda.

What is the literacy rate in Kunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunda is 36.81%. Male literacy is 43.36% and female literacy is 30.23%.