Malmunda - Puintala, Balangir

Malmunda is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Balangir and around 5 km from Balangir. Malmunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malmunda is 420141. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Malmunda 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 Malmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Malmunda village had a total population of 2,338 people, including 1,216 males and 1,122 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.10%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 55.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Malmunda

Malmunda 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 Malmunda

Malmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Malmunda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Malmunda is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malmunda

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

Health Facilities in Malmunda

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

FAQs about Malmunda