Bamunigan - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Bamunigan is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Brahmanigaon and around 140 km from Phulbani. Bamunigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamunigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamunigan is 417316. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Bamunigan

According to the 2011 Census, Bamunigan village had a total population of 3,008 people, including 1,549 males and 1,459 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 93.48% and female literacy at 76.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamunigan

Bamunigan 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 Bamunigan

Bamunigan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bamunigan is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Bamunigan is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamunigan

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

Health Facilities in Bamunigan

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

FAQs about Bamunigan