Muhander - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Muhander is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Munder serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muhander village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muhander is 450160. The village covers a total geographical area of 1235.42 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Muhander 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 Muhander

According to the 2011 Census, Muhander village had a total population of 635 people, including 288 males and 347 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,205 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 8.22%, with male literacy at 13.10% and female literacy at 4.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Muhander

Muhander 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 Muhander

Public transport in the Muhander is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Muhander is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Muhander is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muhander

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

Health Facilities in Muhander

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

FAQs about Muhander