Munapali - Belpara, Balangir

Munapali is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Parlimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munapali is 420929. The village covers a total geographical area of 356 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Munapali

According to the 2011 Census, Munapali village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 542 males and 735 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,356 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 66.89% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Munapali

Munapali 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 Munapali

Munapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Munapali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Munapali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munapali

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

Health Facilities in Munapali

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

FAQs about Munapali