Musung - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi
Musung is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Urladani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musung village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Musung is 422574. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.
Musung 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 Musung
According to the 2011 Census, Musung village had a total population of 74 people, including 35 males and 39 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.93%, with male literacy at 57.69% and female literacy at 21.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74 | 35 | 39 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 52 | 20 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Musung
Musung is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Musung
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Musung.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Musung is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Musung
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musung village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Musung
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musung village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Musung
Where is Musung located?
Musung village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Musung?
The Gram Panchayat of Musung is Urladani.
What is the pincode of Musung?
The pincode of Musung is 766102.
What is the population of Musung?
Musung had a total population of 74, including 35 males and 39 females.
How many households are there in Musung?
Musung had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Musung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musung was 37.93%. Male literacy was 57.69% and female literacy was 21.88%.