Muchedand - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Muchedand is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 31 km from Chhuriya and around 34 km from Rajnandgaon. Bhandaribharda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muchedand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchedand is 441035. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.66 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Muchedand

According to the 2011 Census, Muchedand village had a total population of 808 people, including 403 males and 405 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 68.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 674.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchedand

Muchedand 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 Muchedand

Muchedand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Muchedand is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Muchedand is about 34 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 Muchedand

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

Health Facilities in Muchedand

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

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