Mundesu - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Mundesu is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundesu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundesu is 428710. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Mundesu

According to the 2011 Census, Mundesu village had a total population of 107 people, including 49 males and 58 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.92%, with male literacy at 29.73% and female literacy at 24.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundesu

Mundesu 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 Mundesu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mundesu. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Mundesu is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mundesu is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundesu

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

Health Facilities in Mundesu

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

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