Lumunda - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Lumunda is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Garabandha and around 30 km from Paralakhemundi. Rampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lumunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lumunda is 414930. The village covers a total geographical area of 624 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Lumunda 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 Lumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Lumunda village had a total population of 573 people, including 281 males and 292 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.62%, with male literacy at 44.12% and female literacy at 39.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 562.

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

Nearby Villages of Lumunda

Lumunda 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 Lumunda

Lumunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Lumunda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Lumunda 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 Lumunda

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

Health Facilities in Lumunda

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

FAQs about Lumunda