Asurmunda - Muribahal, Balangir

Asurmunda is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Ganrei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asurmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asurmunda is 421315. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Asurmunda 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 Asurmunda

As per Census 2011, Asurmunda village has a total population of 686 people, consisting of 354 males and 332 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population686354332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306763
Scheduled Castes (SC)1487771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371621
Literate Population29121081
Illiterate Population395144251

Nearby Villages of Asurmunda

Asurmunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhudukaparaSouth-East1.11 km
GanraiNorth-West1.13 km
PhatamundaWest1.71 km
KatadungriNorth1.98 km
KandakhalNorth-West2.80 km
PhulbandhaSouth-West2.90 km
BhormundaWest2.98 km
DungriguraSouth-East3.05 km
MalkasadaSouth-West3.09 km
BhoiparaNorth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Asurmunda

Asurmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Asurmunda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Asurmunda 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 Asurmunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Asurmunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Asurmunda

Where is Asurmunda located?

Asurmunda village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Asurmunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Asurmunda is Ganrei.

What is the pincode of Asurmunda?

The pincode of Asurmunda is 767040.

What is the population of Asurmunda?

Asurmunda has a total population of 686, including 354 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Asurmunda?

There are 159 households in Asurmunda.

What is the literacy rate in Asurmunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asurmunda is 42.42%. Male literacy is 59.32% and female literacy is 24.40%.