Balimundali - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Balimundali is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badfeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balimundali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balimundali is 390856. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Balimundali

According to the 2011 Census, Balimundali village had a total population of 445 people, including 241 males and 204 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 90.05% and female literacy at 51.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Balimundali

Balimundali 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 Balimundali

Balimundali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Balimundali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Balimundali is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balimundali

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

Health Facilities in Balimundali

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

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