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

According to the 2011 Census, Asurmunda village had a total population of 686 people, including 354 males and 332 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.34%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 30.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Asurmunda