Mundipodar - Kotpad, Koraput

Mundipodar is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kusumi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundipodar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundipodar is 428200. The village covers a total geographical area of 852 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mundipodar

According to the 2011 Census, Mundipodar village had a total population of 1,737 people, including 855 males and 882 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.84%, with male literacy at 43.54% and female literacy at 26.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,106.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundipodar

Mundipodar 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 Mundipodar

Mundipodar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Mundipodar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Mundipodar is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundipodar

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

Health Facilities in Mundipodar

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

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