Muding - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Muding is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Muding village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muding is 422645. The village covers a total geographical area of 533 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Muding 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 Muding

As per Census 2011, Muding village has a total population of 1,273 people, consisting of 643 males and 630 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 214 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Muding

Muding 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 Muding

Public transport in the Muding is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Muding is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Muding is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muding

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

Health Facilities in Muding

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

FAQs about Muding