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

As per Census 2011, Polkamunda village has a total population of 1,143 people, consisting of 561 males and 582 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 345 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Polkamunda are given below:

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