Chitramunda - Muribahal, Balangir

Chitramunda is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Goimund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitramunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitramunda is 421306. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chitramunda 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 Chitramunda

As per Census 2011, Chitramunda village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 248 males and 250 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitramunda

Chitramunda 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 Chitramunda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chitramunda. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Chitramunda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chitramunda 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 Chitramunda

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

Health Facilities in Chitramunda

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

FAQs about Chitramunda