Muchnar - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Muchnar is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Geedam and around 27 km from Dantewada. Muchnar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchnar is 450126. The village covers a total geographical area of 1145.62 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Muchnar

According to the 2011 Census, Muchnar village had a total population of 1,301 people, including 648 males and 653 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.89%, with male literacy at 57.82% and female literacy at 32.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,254.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchnar

Muchnar 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 Muchnar

Muchnar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Muchnar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Muchnar is about 27 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 Muchnar

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

Health Facilities in Muchnar

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

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