Mundhabani - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Mundhabani is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kumbharmundakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundhabani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhabani is 389547. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 757081 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mundhabani

As per Census 2011, Mundhabani village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 143 males and 96 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 671 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population23914396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)28199
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)23314093
Literate Population1199623
Illiterate Population1204773

Nearby Villages of Mundhabani

Mundhabani 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)
GamhapurSouth-West0.52 km
GauddihaNorth-West1.33 km
KumbharmundhaNorth1.48 km
UnchadihaWest1.60 km
HadhadibanganNorth-East1.70 km
AsanasolNorth2.34 km
BudamaraNorth-West2.36 km
KesharpurSouth-East2.54 km
SatpautiaEast2.58 km
NadhnaNorth-East2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundhabani

Mundhabani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mundhabani is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mundhabani is about 25 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 Mundhabani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mundhabani

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

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

FAQs about Mundhabani

Where is Mundhabani located?

Mundhabani village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mundhabani?

The Gram Panchayat of Mundhabani is Kumbharmundakata.

What is the pincode of Mundhabani?

The pincode of Mundhabani is 757081.

What is the population of Mundhabani?

Mundhabani has a total population of 239, including 143 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Mundhabani?

There are 47 households in Mundhabani.

What is the literacy rate in Mundhabani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundhabani is 49.79%. Male literacy is 67.13% and female literacy is 23.96%.