Mundakata - Bamara, Sambalpur

Mundakata is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Mahulpalli and around 120 km from Sambalpur. Kaseibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mundakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundakata is 381374. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Mundakata

As per Census 2011, Mundakata village has a total population of 413 people, consisting of 202 males and 211 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundakata

Mundakata 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 Mundakata

Mundakata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Mundakata is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Mundakata is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundakata

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

Health Facilities in Mundakata

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

FAQs about Mundakata