Mangla - Bilha, Bilaspur

Mangla is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Mangala (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangla is 439034. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.34 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mangla

According to the 2011 Census, Mangla village had a total population of 3,027 people, including 1,500 males and 1,527 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 76.32% and female literacy at 42.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangla

Mangla 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 Mangla

Mangla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Mangla is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Mangla 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 Mangla

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

Health Facilities in Mangla

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

FAQs about Mangla