Tunguri - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Tunguri is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Tunguri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunguri is 433099. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.83 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tunguri 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 Tunguri

According to the 2011 Census, Tunguri village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 716 males and 741 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.08%, with male literacy at 61.76% and female literacy at 40.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Tunguri

Tunguri 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 Tunguri

Tunguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Tunguri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Tunguri is about 33 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 Tunguri

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

Health Facilities in Tunguri

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

FAQs about Tunguri