Misda - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Misda is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 33 km from Janjgir. Misda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Misda is 436794. The village covers a total geographical area of 771.19 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Misda

According to the 2011 Census, Misda village had a total population of 3,637 people, including 1,841 males and 1,796 females, living in 704 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 64.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 792, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,6371,8411,796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)499240259
Scheduled Castes (SC)792390402
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1257
Literate Population2,3761,385991
Illiterate Population1,261456805

Nearby Villages of Misda

Misda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GangajalWest2.26 km
TulsiNorth2.33 km
PachariWest2.49 km
KesalaSouth-West2.66 km
BarraEast2.91 km
KhairtalNorth-West2.91 km
NagaridihSouth3.42 km
KhapradihNorth3.62 km
KeraSouth-East3.83 km
KarmandiSouth-West4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Misda

Misda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Misda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Misda is about 33 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 Misda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Misda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Misda

Where is Misda located?

Misda village is located in Shivrinarayan Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Misda?

Misda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Misda?

The pincode of Misda is 495557.

What is the population of Misda?

Misda had a total population of 3,637, including 1,841 males and 1,796 females.

How many households are there in Misda?

Misda had 704 households.

What is the literacy rate in Misda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Misda was 75.72%. Male literacy was 86.51% and female literacy was 64.48%.