Bharuamunda - Sinapali, Nuapada

Bharuamunda is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bharuamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharuamunda is 422218. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Bharuamunda 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 Bharuamunda

As per Census 2011, Bharuamunda village has a total population of 776 people, consisting of 377 males and 399 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 258 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population776377399
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156649
Scheduled Castes (SC)623428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)258134124
Literate Population349221128
Illiterate Population427156271

Nearby Villages of Bharuamunda

Bharuamunda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GovindapurWest1.09 km
BarpadarNorth-East1.17 km
JarelpadarSouth-East1.24 km
ChancharabhataNorth-East2.42 km
KarlapaniNorth-West2.54 km
LitigudaEast2.93 km
NuaparaSouth2.96 km
KokpadarSouth-East3.10 km
GhotugudaNorth3.77 km
ChalnaNorth-East4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharuamunda

Bharuamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bharuamunda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bharuamunda is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharuamunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bharuamunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bharuamunda

Where is Bharuamunda located?

Bharuamunda village is located in Sinapali Tehsil, Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bharuamunda?

Bharuamunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bharuamunda?

The pincode of Bharuamunda is 766108.

What is the population of Bharuamunda?

Bharuamunda has a total population of 776, including 377 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Bharuamunda?

There are 224 households in Bharuamunda.

What is the literacy rate in Bharuamunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharuamunda is 44.97%. Male literacy is 58.62% and female literacy is 32.08%.