Polkamunda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Polkamunda 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 81 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baner serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polkamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polkamunda is 424170. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Polkamunda 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 Polkamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Polkamunda village had a total population of 1,143 people, including 561 males and 582 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.14%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 45.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Polkamunda

Polkamunda 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 Polkamunda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Polkamunda. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Polkamunda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Polkamunda is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polkamunda

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

Health Facilities in Polkamunda

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

FAQs about Polkamunda