Itamundi - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Itamundi is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Maudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itamundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itamundi is 388505. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Itamundi

As per Census 2011, Itamundi village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 504 males and 519 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 733 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itamundi

Itamundi 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 Itamundi

Public transport in the Itamundi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Itamundi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Itamundi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itamundi

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

Health Facilities in Itamundi

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

FAQs about Itamundi