Munda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Munda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Puttasing and around 113 km from Rayagada . Titimiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munda is 427144. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Munda

According to the 2011 Census, Munda village had a total population of 362 people, including 198 males and 164 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.00%, with male literacy at 60.63% and female literacy at 20.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Munda

Munda 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 Munda

Munda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Munda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Munda is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Munda

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

Health Facilities in Munda

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

FAQs about Munda