Mundraguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Mundraguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundraguda is 424214. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Mundraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Mundraguda village had a total population of 349 people, including 171 males and 178 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.04%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundraguda

Mundraguda 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 Mundraguda

Mundraguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mundraguda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mundraguda is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundraguda

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

Health Facilities in Mundraguda

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

FAQs about Mundraguda