Lakshmimunda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Lakshmimunda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Baneimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmimunda is 420578. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lakshmimunda 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 Lakshmimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmimunda village had a total population of 273 people, including 151 males and 122 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 808 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmimunda

Lakshmimunda 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 Lakshmimunda

Public transport in the Lakshmimunda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Lakshmimunda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Lakshmimunda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmimunda

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmimunda

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

FAQs about Lakshmimunda