Mukundapur - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Mukundapur is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dundeimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundapur is 423884. The village covers a total geographical area of 561 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Mukundapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundapur village had a total population of 1,484 people, including 732 males and 752 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.86%, with male literacy at 64.90% and female literacy at 33.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,066.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundapur

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mukundapur. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mukundapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mukundapur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundapur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundapur

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

FAQs about Mukundapur