Mujang - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Mujang is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Koraput and around 26 km from Koraput. Mujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mujang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mujang is 428941. The village covers a total geographical area of 1882 hectares and falls under the 764021 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Mujang 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 Mujang

As per Census 2011, Mujang village has a total population of 2,537 people, consisting of 1,223 males and 1,314 females. The village has 724 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 459 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 928 literate and 1,609 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,560 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mujang

Mujang 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 Mujang

Mujang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Damanjodi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Mujang is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mujang is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mujang

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

Health Facilities in Mujang

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

FAQs about Mujang