Musabira - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Musabira is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Chandiposh and around 65 km from Sundargarh. Chandiposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musabira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musabira is 384669. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Musabira

As per Census 2011, Musabira village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 373 males and 333 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population706373333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046143
Scheduled Castes (SC)2-2
Scheduled Tribes (ST)679355324
Literate Population376227149
Illiterate Population330146184

Nearby Villages of Musabira

Musabira 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)
BarghatSouth1.78 km
ChandiposhNorth-East2.18 km
JambhirdihiSouth2.80 km
MohuraSouth-East3.33 km
SilpunjiNorth-East4.74 km
KumakelaNorth4.77 km
PadmapurEast5.28 km
ChhidakudarSouth-East5.91 km
BajiniaEast5.94 km
RumkubernaNorth-West6.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Musabira

Musabira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Musabira is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Musabira is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musabira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Musabira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musabira 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 Musabira

Where is Musabira located?

Musabira village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musabira?

The Gram Panchayat of Musabira is Chandiposh.

What is the pincode of Musabira?

The pincode of Musabira is 770037.

What is the population of Musabira?

Musabira has a total population of 706, including 373 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Musabira?

There are 131 households in Musabira.

What is the literacy rate in Musabira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musabira is 53.26%. Male literacy is 60.86% and female literacy is 44.74%.