Mundakuri - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Mundakuri is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from Brahmanigaon and around 168 km from Phulbani. Kumbharigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundakuri is 417334. The village covers a total geographical area of 12 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Mundakuri 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 Mundakuri

As per Census 2011, Mundakuri village has a total population of 5 people, consisting of 3 males and 2 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 666 females per 1,000 males. The village has 2 literate and 3 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population22-
Illiterate Population312

Nearby Villages of Mundakuri

Mundakuri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DerangajirikuaNorth-East1.22 km
BalugudiNorth2.52 km
KumbhariganNorth2.78 km
PanigandaWest3.54 km
PadikiaNorth-East3.96 km
ToranipaniSouth-West3.98 km
SaragudiNorth4.04 km
MajhikirimbaSouth-East4.16 km
UlipadarNorth-West4.18 km
RaigandaNorth-West4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundakuri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mundakuri. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Mundakuri is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Mundakuri is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundakuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mundakuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mundakuri

Where is Mundakuri located?

Mundakuri village is located in Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundakuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Mundakuri is Kumbharigaon.

What is the pincode of Mundakuri?

The pincode of Mundakuri is 762021.

What is the population of Mundakuri?

Mundakuri has a total population of 5, including 3 males and 2 females.

How many households are there in Mundakuri?

There are 2 households in Mundakuri.