Kuagaon - Jarhagaon, Mungeli

Kuagaon is a village situated in the Jarhagaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Mungeli and around 40 km from Bilaspur. Kunwagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuagaon is 438295. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.97 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Mungeli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kuagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kuagaon village had a total population of 1,820 people, including 930 males and 890 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.11%, with male literacy at 71.37% and female literacy at 40.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuagaon

Kuagaon 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 Kuagaon

Kuagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungeli to Kuagaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kuagaon is about 40 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 Kuagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kuagaon

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

FAQs about Kuagaon