Mundaguda - K. Nuagaon, Kandhamal

Mundaguda is a village situated in the K. Nuagaon tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sarangagarh and around 79 km from Phulbani. Gunjibadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundaguda is 416225. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 762106 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Mundaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Mundaguda village had a total population of 109 people, including 52 males and 57 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 71.11% and female literacy at 39.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundaguda

Mundaguda 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 Mundaguda

Mundaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Mundaguda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Mundaguda is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundaguda

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

Health Facilities in Mundaguda

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

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