Melchhamunda

Melchhamunda
—  village  —
Melchhamunda Location of Melchhamunda in Orissa and India
Coordinates	21°5′0″N 83°15′0″E / 21.083333°N 83.25°E / 21.083333; 83.25Coordinates: 21°5′0″N 83°15′0″E / 21.083333°N 83.25°E / 21.083333; 83.25
Country	India
State	Orissa
District(s)	Bargarh
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Vehicle • OR-

Melchhamunda is a village in Bargarh district in the state orissa India. It is situated 21 km from Padampur and 60 km from Bargarh in sohela — padampur state high way. Budhist relics have been found at Ganiapali 10 km from here, the place is identified with ancient Muchalinda, which is said to be a centre of Budhist learning.

Diptipur (part of revenue village Jhununga pali) is just 1 km from here. It is noted for the Missionary activities of the Utkal Christian Council which started work here in 1956. The activities of the Mission is divided in to 3 wings -Health, Education and Agriculture. A dispensary was started in the year 1957 which became a hospital in 1958.