Odiya Munda - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Odiya Munda is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from Bhawanipatna. Karlamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Odiya Munda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Odiya Munda is 422425. The village covers a total geographical area of 436 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Odiya Munda 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 Odiya Munda

According to the 2011 Census, Odiya Munda village had a total population of 977 people, including 484 males and 493 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.39%, with male literacy at 71.97% and female literacy at 50.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Odiya Munda

Odiya Munda 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 Odiya Munda

Odiya Munda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Odiya Munda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Odiya Munda 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 Odiya Munda

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

Health Facilities in Odiya Munda

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

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