Malpamunda - Kantabanji, Balangir

Malpamunda is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Turekela and around 90 km from Balangir. Hial serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malpamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malpamunda is 420882. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Malpamunda 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 Malpamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Malpamunda village had a total population of 581 people, including 283 males and 298 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.16%, with male literacy at 29.87% and female literacy at 24.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Malpamunda

Malpamunda 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 Malpamunda

Malpamunda 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 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Malpamunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malpamunda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malpamunda

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

Health Facilities in Malpamunda

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

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