Chamunda - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Chamunda is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Fulbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamunda is 384136. The village covers a total geographical area of 505 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Chamunda

As per Census 2011, Chamunda village has a total population of 1,009 people, consisting of 528 males and 481 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 750 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamunda

Chamunda 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 Chamunda

Chamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Chamunda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Chamunda is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamunda

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

Health Facilities in Chamunda

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

FAQs about Chamunda