Mundhakata - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Mundhakata is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhakata is 389437. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Mundhakata 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 Mundhakata

According to the 2011 Census, Mundhakata village had a total population of 968 people, including 484 males and 484 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.04%, with male literacy at 75.52% and female literacy at 52.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundhakata

Mundhakata 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 Mundhakata

Mundhakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mundhakata is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mundhakata is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundhakata

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

Health Facilities in Mundhakata

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

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