Artunda - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Artunda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Banobhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Artunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Artunda is 445960. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.64 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Artunda

As per Census 2011, Artunda village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 219 males and 198 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 364 literate and 53 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population417219198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362313
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Scheduled Tribes (ST)884741
Literate Population364189175
Illiterate Population533023

Nearby Villages of Artunda

Artunda 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)
SukdaNorth0.73 km
BanobhathaSouth-East1.17 km
ChhibarraNorth1.69 km
PalsapaliNorth-East2.02 km
KapukundaSouth2.10 km
TemriWest2.21 km
GerraNorth-West2.26 km
JampaliSouth-West2.29 km
TilaimalSouth2.69 km
AmlipadarNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Artunda

Artunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Artunda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Artunda is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Artunda

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

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

Health Facilities in Artunda

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

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

FAQs about Artunda

Where is Artunda located?

Artunda village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Artunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Artunda is Banobhata.

What is the pincode of Artunda?

The pincode of Artunda is 493558.

What is the population of Artunda?

Artunda has a total population of 417, including 219 males and 198 females.

How many households are there in Artunda?

There are 110 households in Artunda.

What is the literacy rate in Artunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Artunda is 87.29%. Male literacy is 86.30% and female literacy is 88.38%.