Pipalmunda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Pipalmunda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalmunda is 421253. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Pipalmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalmunda village had a total population of 713 people, including 367 males and 346 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.07%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 42.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipalmunda

Pipalmunda 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 Pipalmunda

Pipalmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Pipalmunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pipalmunda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalmunda

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

Health Facilities in Pipalmunda

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

FAQs about Pipalmunda