Tandamunda - Puintala, Balangir

Tandamunda is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Balangir and around 12 km from Balangir. Atgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tandamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandamunda is 420245. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tandamunda 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 Tandamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Tandamunda village had a total population of 904 people, including 459 males and 445 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.14%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 63.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Tandamunda

Tandamunda 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 Tandamunda

Tandamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Tandamunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tandamunda is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tandamunda

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

Health Facilities in Tandamunda

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

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