Mundala - Jatani, Khordha

Mundala is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Airfield (kapila Prasad) and around 18 km from Khordha . Jamukoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundala is 407728. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 751002 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mundala

As per Census 2011, Mundala village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 371 males and 374 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 610 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population745371374
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753639
Scheduled Castes (SC)1066046
Literate Population610323287
Illiterate Population1354887

Nearby Villages of Mundala

Mundala 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)
JamukoliEast0.90 km
NabinapurNorth-West1.05 km
Nizigada-kurukhiSouth1.83 km
PanchupaliNorth1.83 km
NiranjanpurSouth-West1.91 km
PadhansahiNorth-East2.15 km
BarakudaSouth-East2.31 km
TrutiapadaNorth-West2.57 km
BeruanWest2.58 km
PanchagaonEast2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundala

Public transport in the Mundala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Mundala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Mundala is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mundala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mundala

Where is Mundala located?

Mundala village is located in Jatani Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundala?

The Gram Panchayat of Mundala is Jamukoli.

What is the pincode of Mundala?

The pincode of Mundala is 751002.

What is the population of Mundala?

Mundala has a total population of 745, including 371 males and 374 females.

How many households are there in Mundala?

There are 159 households in Mundala.

What is the literacy rate in Mundala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundala is 81.88%. Male literacy is 87.06% and female literacy is 76.74%.