Uparmunda - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Uparmunda is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Kisinda and around 105 km from Sambalpur. Ballam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uparmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uparmunda is 382061. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Uparmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Uparmunda village had a total population of 889 people, including 452 males and 437 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.03%, with male literacy at 95.07% and female literacy at 78.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Uparmunda

Uparmunda 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 Uparmunda

Uparmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Uparmunda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Uparmunda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uparmunda

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

Health Facilities in Uparmunda

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

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