Musara Kalan - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Musara Kalan is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Musarakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musara Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musara Kalan is 440588. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.05 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Musara Kalan 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 Musara Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Musara Kalan village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 784 males and 695 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 72.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Musara Kalan

Musara Kalan 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 Musara Kalan

Musara Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Musara Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Musara Kalan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musara Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Musara Kalan

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

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