Mundakati - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Mundakati is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Rairangpur and around 77 km from Baripada. Mundathakura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundakati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundakati is 388267. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mundakati

As per Census 2011, Mundakati village has a total population of 902 people, consisting of 439 males and 463 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 781 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundakati

Mundakati 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 Mundakati

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mundakati. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Mundakati is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mundakati is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundakati

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

Health Facilities in Mundakati

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

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