Barmunda - Bijepur, Bargarh

Barmunda is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Buromunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barmunda is 380314. The village covers a total geographical area of 741 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Barmunda village had a total population of 2,090 people, including 1,063 males and 1,027 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Barmunda

Barmunda 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 Barmunda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barmunda. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Barmunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barmunda is about 28 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 Barmunda

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

Health Facilities in Barmunda

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

FAQs about Barmunda