Goimunda - Muribahal, Balangir

Goimunda 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 Goimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goimunda is 421322. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Goimunda 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 Goimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Goimunda village had a total population of 662 people, including 327 males and 335 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.38%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 50.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Goimunda

Goimunda 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 Goimunda

Goimunda 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 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Goimunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Goimunda 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 Goimunda

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

Health Facilities in Goimunda

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

FAQs about Goimunda