Shabdmunda - Kansabel, Jashpur

Shabdmunda is a village situated in the Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kansabel and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Sabadmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shabdmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shabdmunda is 433769. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.98 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Shabdmunda

As per Census 2011, Shabdmunda village has a total population of 834 people, consisting of 414 males and 420 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 423 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shabdmunda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population834414420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155461
Scheduled Castes (SC)472621
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1537875
Literate Population423252171
Illiterate Population411162249

Nearby Villages of Shabdmunda

Shabdmunda 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)
KotanpaniWest1.63 km
DalhagodaNorth-West2.02 km
RebdaEast2.02 km
Nakati MundaNorth2.19 km
GaraibandhSouth2.29 km
Madwa KaniSouth-East2.39 km
BamhanmundaNorth-East2.78 km
PatartoraNorth-West2.88 km
PatrapaliNorth-East3.00 km
TatidandSouth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shabdmunda

Shabdmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Shabdmunda is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shabdmunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shabdmunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shabdmunda

Where is Shabdmunda located?

Shabdmunda village is located in Kansabel Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shabdmunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Shabdmunda is Sabadmunda.

What is the pincode of Shabdmunda?

The pincode of Shabdmunda is 496223.

What is the population of Shabdmunda?

Shabdmunda has a total population of 834, including 414 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Shabdmunda?

There are 232 households in Shabdmunda.

What is the literacy rate in Shabdmunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shabdmunda is 50.72%. Male literacy is 60.87% and female literacy is 40.71%.