Mundar - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Mundar is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Koraput and around 23 km from Koraput. Duarsuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundar is 428933. The village covers a total geographical area of 1138 hectares and falls under the 764021 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mundar 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 Mundar

As per Census 2011, Mundar village has a total population of 1,426 people, consisting of 702 males and 724 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 622 literate and 804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 631 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,426702724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222110112
Scheduled Castes (SC)20796111
Scheduled Tribes (ST)631315316
Literate Population622379243
Illiterate Population804323481

Nearby Villages of Mundar

Mundar 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)
BisirabandhaEast2.49 km
LamtaputNorth-West3.82 km
BarigudaNorth-West3.88 km
KankadaputSouth-East4.00 km
PaikmundarNorth-West5.19 km
CharadaEast5.26 km
PodeiputNorth-West5.30 km
BrahmansukuWest5.50 km
MujangSouth-West5.53 km
DangayatputSouth6.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mundar. The nearest railway station is Baiguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Mundar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mundar is about 23 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 Mundar

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

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

Health Facilities in Mundar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mundar

Where is Mundar located?

Mundar village is located in Dasamantapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundar?

The Gram Panchayat of Mundar is Duarsuni.

What is the pincode of Mundar?

The pincode of Mundar is 764021.

What is the population of Mundar?

Mundar has a total population of 1,426, including 702 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Mundar?

There are 413 households in Mundar.

What is the literacy rate in Mundar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundar is 43.62%. Male literacy is 53.99% and female literacy is 33.56%.