Mundapala - Belpara, Balangir

Mundapala is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Pandrijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundapala is 421002. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Mundapala 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 Mundapala

As per Census 2011, Mundapala village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 510 males and 582 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 583 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundapala

Mundapala 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 Mundapala

Public transport in the Mundapala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Mundapala is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mundapala 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 Mundapala

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

Health Facilities in Mundapala

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

FAQs about Mundapala