Goimundi - Khariar, Nuapada

Goimundi is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Khudpej serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goimundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goimundi is 421976. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Goimundi

According to the 2011 Census, Goimundi village had a total population of 986 people, including 509 males and 477 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Goimundi

Goimundi 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 Goimundi

Public transport in the Goimundi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Goimundi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Goimundi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goimundi

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

Health Facilities in Goimundi

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

FAQs about Goimundi