Munja - Boriguma, Koraput

Munja is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 73 km from Koraput. Munja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munja is 428295. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Munja

According to the 2011 Census, Munja village had a total population of 587 people, including 283 males and 304 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.78%, with male literacy at 58.40% and female literacy at 34.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Munja

Munja 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 Munja

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Munja. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Munja is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Munja is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munja

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

Health Facilities in Munja

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

FAQs about Munja