Kharmunda - Loisinga, Balangir

Kharmunda is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Hirapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharmunda is 419957. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kharmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kharmunda village had a total population of 60 people, including 34 males and 26 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 765 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 52.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharmunda

Kharmunda 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 Kharmunda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kharmunda. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kharmunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kharmunda 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 Kharmunda

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

Health Facilities in Kharmunda

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

FAQs about Kharmunda