Golamunda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Golamunda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dedarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golamunda is 423772. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Golamunda 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 Golamunda

As per Census 2011, Golamunda village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 683 males and 605 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 681 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Golamunda

Golamunda 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 Golamunda

Golamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Golamunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Golamunda is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golamunda

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

Health Facilities in Golamunda

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

FAQs about Golamunda