Mukundapur - Champua, Keonjhar

Mukundapur is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Champua and around 54 km from Kendujhar. Kodagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundapur is 385393. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 758044 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Mukundapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundapur village had a total population of 723 people, including 356 males and 367 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 52.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundapur

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

Mukundapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Mukundapur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Mukundapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundapur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundapur

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

FAQs about Mukundapur