Kanteli - Mungeli

Kanteli is a village situated in the Mungeli tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Mungeli and around 61 km from Bilaspur. Kanteli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanteli is 438123. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.75 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Mungeli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kanteli 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 Kanteli

As per Census 2011, Kanteli village has a total population of 1,687 people, consisting of 849 males and 838 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanteli

Kanteli 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 Kanteli

Kanteli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungeli to Kanteli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kanteli is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanteli

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

Health Facilities in Kanteli

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

FAQs about Kanteli