Mugunipur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Mugunipur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Soro and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Dandaharipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mugunipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mugunipur is 393815. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mugunipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mugunipur village had a total population of 670 people, including 344 males and 326 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 76.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Mugunipur

Mugunipur 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 Mugunipur

Mugunipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Mugunipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Mugunipur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mugunipur

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

Health Facilities in Mugunipur

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

FAQs about Mugunipur