Mujagada - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Mujagada is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhanjanagar and around 113 km from Chatrapur. Mujagada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mujagada is 410550. The village covers a total geographical area of 638 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Mujagada

According to the 2011 Census, Mujagada village had a total population of 4,443 people, including 2,246 males and 2,197 females, living in 1,009 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 81.55% and female literacy at 60.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,4432,2462,197
Child Population (0–6 yrs)510279231
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,120547573
Scheduled Tribes (ST)628312316
Literate Population2,7911,6041,187
Illiterate Population1,6526421,010

Nearby Villages of Mujagada

Mujagada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Mujagada

Mujagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Mujagada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Mujagada is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mujagada

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

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

Health Facilities in Mujagada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mujagada

Where is Mujagada located?

Mujagada village is located in Ghumusar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mujagada?

Mujagada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mujagada?

The pincode of Mujagada is 761126.

What is the population of Mujagada?

Mujagada had a total population of 4,443, including 2,246 males and 2,197 females.

How many households are there in Mujagada?

Mujagada had 1,009 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mujagada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mujagada was 70.96%. Male literacy was 81.55% and female literacy was 60.38%.