Mundhakata - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj
Mundhakata is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gudugudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundhakata village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhakata is 388491. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bharadaposi | South-West | 0.75 km |
| Kuljodi | West | 0.81 km |
| Badjunaposi | North-East | 1.01 km |
| Goudgan | East | 1.02 km |
| Bhupad | South-East | 1.40 km |
| Mahardapalasa | North-West | 1.44 km |
| Chandposi | South | 1.59 km |
| Dakarabeda | North-East | 1.76 km |
| Gokarnabindha | South-West | 1.86 km |
| Anlabeni | South-West | 2.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mundhakata
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mundhakata. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Mundhakata is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mundhakata is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mundhakata
Where is Mundhakata located?
Mundhakata village is located in Jashipur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mundhakata?
The Gram Panchayat of Mundhakata is Gudugudia.
What is the pincode of Mundhakata?
The pincode of Mundhakata is 757034.