Kirna - Mungeli

Kirna is a village situated in the Mungeli tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from Mungeli and around 69 km from Bilaspur. Kirna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirna is 438276. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.9 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Mungeli is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kirna 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 Kirna

According to the 2011 Census, Kirna village had a total population of 1,442 people, including 760 males and 682 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 77.85% and female literacy at 47.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirna

Kirna 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 Kirna

Kirna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungeli to Kirna is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kirna is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirna

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

Health Facilities in Kirna

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

FAQs about Kirna