Mahimunda - Puintala, Balangir

Mahimunda is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Balangir and around 45 km from Balangir. Mahimunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahimunda is 420252. The village covers a total geographical area of 649 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mahimunda

As per Census 2011, Mahimunda village has a total population of 2,723 people, consisting of 1,384 males and 1,339 females. The village has 723 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,898 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 423 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahimunda

Mahimunda 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 Mahimunda

Mahimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Mahimunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Mahimunda 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 Mahimunda

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

Health Facilities in Mahimunda

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

FAQs about Mahimunda