Munishipentha - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Munishipentha is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Potalampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munishipentha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munishipentha is 412068. The village covers a total geographical area of 9 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Munishipentha

As per Census 2011, Munishipentha village has a total population of 1,310 people, consisting of 673 males and 637 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,310673637
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156352
Scheduled Castes (SC)558282276
Literate Population908529379
Illiterate Population402144258

Nearby Villages of Munishipentha

Munishipentha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GanganapurSouth-East1.00 km
PatlampurNorth-West1.19 km
SarabhimpurSouth-West1.54 km
BaradaEast1.87 km
HansapurSouth-East2.28 km
BarangaNorth-West2.52 km
RaulibandhaNorth-East2.55 km
RukunigamWest2.71 km
KacharaSouth-East2.73 km
BahalapurEast2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Munishipentha

Munishipentha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Munishipentha is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Munishipentha is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munishipentha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Munishipentha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Munishipentha

Where is Munishipentha located?

Munishipentha village is located in Chhatrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Munishipentha?

The Gram Panchayat of Munishipentha is Potalampur.

What is the pincode of Munishipentha?

The pincode of Munishipentha is 761026.

What is the population of Munishipentha?

Munishipentha has a total population of 1,310, including 673 males and 637 females.

How many households are there in Munishipentha?

There are 252 households in Munishipentha.

What is the literacy rate in Munishipentha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Munishipentha is 69.31%. Male literacy is 78.60% and female literacy is 59.50%.