Patharamunda - Agalpur, Balangir

Patharamunda is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Loisinga and around 40 km from Balangir. Jharnipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharamunda is 419900. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Patharamunda

As per Census 2011, Patharamunda village has a total population of 425 people, consisting of 213 males and 212 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population425213212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532825
Scheduled Castes (SC)633429
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1356669
Literate Population250147103
Illiterate Population17566109

Nearby Villages of Patharamunda

Patharamunda 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)
KendumundiSouth-East1.40 km
PodhapaliEast1.44 km
KurlubahalWest1.99 km
LaxmanapaliNorth-East2.11 km
JharanipaliSouth-East2.24 km
DarlipaliNorth2.43 km
ChungidadarEast2.47 km
NuapaliNorth-West2.57 km
BanchhanagarSouth2.59 km
AmaramundaNorth-East2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patharamunda

Patharamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Patharamunda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patharamunda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharamunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Patharamunda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Patharamunda 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 >10 km

FAQs about Patharamunda

Where is Patharamunda located?

Patharamunda village is located in Agalpur Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patharamunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Patharamunda is Jharnipali.

What is the pincode of Patharamunda?

The pincode of Patharamunda is 767020.

What is the population of Patharamunda?

Patharamunda has a total population of 425, including 213 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Patharamunda?

There are 114 households in Patharamunda.

What is the literacy rate in Patharamunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patharamunda is 58.82%. Male literacy is 69.01% and female literacy is 48.58%.