Mundhakata - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Mundhakata is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Koliana and around 18 km from Baripada. Purunapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhakata is 389237. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Bangriposi 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 710 people, including 354 males and 356 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.74%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 44.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mundhakata. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Mundhakata is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Mundhakata is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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