Mundapala - Sinapali, Nuapada

Mundapala is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Gandabahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundapala is 422202. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Mundapala 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 Mundapala

According to the 2011 Census, Mundapala village had a total population of 700 people, including 347 males and 353 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.27%, with male literacy at 71.81% and female literacy at 34.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundapala

Mundapala 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 Mundapala

Public transport in the Mundapala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Mundapala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Mundapala 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 Mundapala

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

Health Facilities in Mundapala

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

FAQs about Mundapala