Munida - Khaira, Balasore
Munida is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Khaira and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Achutipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munida village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Munida is 393438. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Munida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Munida
According to the 2011 Census, Munida village had a total population of 244 people, including 110 males and 134 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,218 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.38%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 82.20%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 244 | 110 | 134 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 187 | 90 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 20 | 37 |
Nearby Villages of Munida
Munida is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Munida
Public transport in the Munida is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Munida is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Munida is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Munida
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Munida village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Munida
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Munida village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Munida
Where is Munida located?
Munida village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Munida?
The Gram Panchayat of Munida is Achutipur.
What is the pincode of Munida?
The pincode of Munida is 756047.
What is the population of Munida?
Munida had a total population of 244, including 110 males and 134 females.
How many households are there in Munida?
Munida had 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Munida?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Munida was 87.38%. Male literacy was 93.75% and female literacy was 82.20%.