Muneikel - Paikmal, Bargarh

Muneikel is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Paikamal and around 110 km from Bargarh. Jhitiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muneikel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muneikel is 379786. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 768050 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Muneikel

As per Census 2011, Muneikel village has a total population of 1,143 people, consisting of 551 males and 592 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 657 literate and 486 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muneikel

Muneikel 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 Muneikel

Muneikel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Muneikel is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Muneikel is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muneikel

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

Health Facilities in Muneikel

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

FAQs about Muneikel