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

As per Census 2011, Malmunda village has a total population of 2,338 people, consisting of 1,216 males and 1,122 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,373 literate and 965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 932 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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