Pingalmunda - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Pingalmunda is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pingalmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pingalmunda is 420783. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Pingalmunda 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 Pingalmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Pingalmunda village had a total population of 801 people, including 391 males and 410 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.44%, with male literacy at 58.70% and female literacy at 34.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Pingalmunda

Pingalmunda 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 Pingalmunda

Pingalmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Pingalmunda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pingalmunda is about 75 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 Pingalmunda

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

Health Facilities in Pingalmunda

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

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