Mundiguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Mundiguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kaliakundal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundiguda is 423715. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Mundiguda 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 Mundiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Mundiguda village had a total population of 531 people, including 256 males and 275 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 82.38% and female literacy at 48.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundiguda

Mundiguda 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 Mundiguda

Public transport in the Mundiguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mundiguda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mundiguda is about 35 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 Mundiguda

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

Health Facilities in Mundiguda

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

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