Baramundali - Sheragada, Ganjam

Baramundali is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Badagada and around 67 km from Chatrapur. Bara Mundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baramundali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baramundali is 411189. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 761106 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Baramundali

According to the 2011 Census, Baramundali village had a total population of 2,149 people, including 1,059 males and 1,090 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.96%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 50.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 841.

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 Population2,1491,0591,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294169125
Scheduled Castes (SC)841413428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,205718487
Illiterate Population944341603

Nearby Villages of Baramundali

Baramundali 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)
BarikoteNorth1.10 km
PatapabuliSouth-East1.38 km
Bijaya RaghunathpurSouth-East1.71 km
RaghunathpurWest1.82 km
K.karadakanaWest1.86 km
ParamanandapurNorth-West2.12 km
BarasingiSouth2.16 km
HarikrushnapurSouth-East2.75 km
BadagarhNorth-East2.76 km
BadalaugudaSouth-West2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baramundali

Baramundali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Asika to Baramundali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Baramundali is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baramundali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Baramundali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baramundali

Where is Baramundali located?

Baramundali village is located in Sheragada Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Baramundali?

The Gram Panchayat of Baramundali is Bara Mundali.

What is the pincode of Baramundali?

The pincode of Baramundali is 761106.

What is the population of Baramundali?

Baramundali had a total population of 2,149, including 1,059 males and 1,090 females.

How many households are there in Baramundali?

Baramundali had 465 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baramundali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baramundali was 64.96%. Male literacy was 80.67% and female literacy was 50.47%.