Shitalkunda - Mungeli

Shitalkunda is a village situated in the Mungeli tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Mungeli and around 59 km from Bilaspur. Sonpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shitalkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shitalkunda is 438179. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.54 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Mungeli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shitalkunda 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 Shitalkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Shitalkunda village had a total population of 378 people, including 205 males and 173 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.70%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Shitalkunda

Shitalkunda 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 Shitalkunda

Shitalkunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungeli to Shitalkunda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Shitalkunda is about 59 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 Shitalkunda

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

Health Facilities in Shitalkunda

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

FAQs about Shitalkunda