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

As per Census 2011, Pipalmunda village has a total population of 713 people, consisting of 367 males and 346 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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