Mungal - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Mungal is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 62 km from Rajnandgaon. Jhitiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mungal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungal is 441663. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.72 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mungal

As per Census 2011, Mungal village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 169 males and 186 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population355169186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361917
Scheduled Tribes (ST)275133142
Literate Population222120102
Illiterate Population1334984

Nearby Villages of Mungal

Mungal 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)
JhitiyaWest1.96 km
EdmagondiNorth-West2.27 km
BhadsenaEast2.69 km
MongraSouth-East2.81 km
Kodu TolaNorth-East3.18 km
Handi TolaNorth3.26 km
KhadkhadiSouth-West3.33 km
Manga TolaNorth-East3.52 km
MohgaonWest3.65 km
PoswarSouth-West3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mungal

Public transport in the Mungal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 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 Ambagarh Chowki to Mungal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Mungal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mungal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mungal

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

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

FAQs about Mungal

Where is Mungal located?

Mungal village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mungal?

The Gram Panchayat of Mungal is Jhitiya.

What is the pincode of Mungal?

The pincode of Mungal is 491665.

What is the population of Mungal?

Mungal has a total population of 355, including 169 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Mungal?

There are 73 households in Mungal.

What is the literacy rate in Mungal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mungal is 62.54%. Male literacy is 71.01% and female literacy is 54.84%.