Mukundpur - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Mukundpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Mukundpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundpur is 433109. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.37 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mukundpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundpur village had a total population of 832 people, including 429 males and 403 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.14%, with male literacy at 70.68% and female literacy at 48.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundpur

Mukundpur 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 Mukundpur

Mukundpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Mukundpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Mukundpur is about 27 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 Mukundpur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundpur

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

FAQs about Mukundpur