Murmunda - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Murmunda is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Murmunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Murmunda is 440689. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.64 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Murmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Murmunda village had a total population of 2,413 people, including 1,197 males and 1,216 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.88%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Murmunda

Murmunda 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 Murmunda

Murmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Murmunda

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

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