Runjphatamunda - Tarbha, Sonepur

Runjphatamunda is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Tarbha and around 50 km from Subarnapur. Kumbharmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Runjphatamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Runjphatamunda is 419765. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Runjphatamunda

As per Census 2011, Runjphatamunda village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 218 males and 229 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population447218229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532825
Scheduled Castes (SC)19292100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311417
Literate Population19011575
Illiterate Population257103154

Nearby Villages of Runjphatamunda

Runjphatamunda 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)
BadphatamundaWest1.12 km
PandakimalNorth-West1.43 km
BadjorSouth-East1.44 km
KumbharmundaSouth1.51 km
Jamkani JungleNorth-East1.53 km
LembupaliNorth1.60 km
RaikedaWest2.09 km
ChheliadungriNorth-West2.41 km
PathartekaEast2.43 km
JamkaniNorth-East2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Runjphatamunda

Runjphatamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Runjphatamunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Runjphatamunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Runjphatamunda

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

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

Health Facilities in Runjphatamunda

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

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

FAQs about Runjphatamunda

Where is Runjphatamunda located?

Runjphatamunda village is located in Tarbha Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Runjphatamunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Runjphatamunda is Kumbharmunda.

What is the pincode of Runjphatamunda?

The pincode of Runjphatamunda is 767016.

What is the population of Runjphatamunda?

Runjphatamunda has a total population of 447, including 218 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Runjphatamunda?

There are 117 households in Runjphatamunda.

What is the literacy rate in Runjphatamunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Runjphatamunda is 42.51%. Male literacy is 52.75% and female literacy is 32.75%.