Munaga - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Munaga is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Chikpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munaga is 450219. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.25 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Munaga 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 Munaga

According to the 2011 Census, Munaga village had a total population of 236 people, including 114 males and 122 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.57%, with male literacy at 19.05% and female literacy at 14.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Munaga

Munaga 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 Munaga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Munaga. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Munaga is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Munaga is about 53 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 Munaga

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

Health Facilities in Munaga

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

FAQs about Munaga