Patmunda - Koida, Sundargarh

Patmunda is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Patmund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patmunda is 384796. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Patmunda 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 Patmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Patmunda village had a total population of 1,013 people, including 501 males and 512 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.45%, with male literacy at 72.75% and female literacy at 40.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Patmunda

Patmunda 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 Patmunda

Patmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Patmunda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Patmunda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patmunda

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

Health Facilities in Patmunda

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

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