Thakurmunda - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Thakurmunda is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Thakurmunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurmunda is 389044. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Thakurmunda

As per Census 2011, Thakurmunda village has a total population of 3,223 people, consisting of 1,381 males and 1,842 females. The village has 684 households and a sex ratio of 1,333 females per 1,000 males. There are 267 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,318 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 675 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,416 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakurmunda

Thakurmunda 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 Thakurmunda

Thakurmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Thakurmunda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Thakurmunda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakurmunda

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

Health Facilities in Thakurmunda

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

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