Banamunda - Gumma, Gajapati

Banamunda is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Serango and around 42 km from Paralakhemundi. Baijhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamunda is 414388. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Banamunda

As per Census 2011, Banamunda village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 102 males and 86 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banamunda

Banamunda 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 Banamunda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Banamunda. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Banamunda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Banamunda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamunda

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

Health Facilities in Banamunda

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

FAQs about Banamunda