Fatamunda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Fatamunda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Fatamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatamunda is 420560. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Fatamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Fatamunda village had a total population of 701 people, including 374 males and 327 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 67.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatamunda

Fatamunda 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 Fatamunda

Fatamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Fatamunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Fatamunda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatamunda

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

Health Facilities in Fatamunda

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

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