Goindamunda - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Goindamunda is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from Bhawanipatna. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goindamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goindamunda is 422449. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 766032 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Goindamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Goindamunda village had a total population of 513 people, including 255 males and 258 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.00%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 50.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Goindamunda

Goindamunda 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 Goindamunda

Goindamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Goindamunda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Goindamunda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goindamunda

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

Health Facilities in Goindamunda

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

FAQs about Goindamunda