Mungwal - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Mungwal is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Mungwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungwal is 447592. The village covers a total geographical area of 923.74 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Mungwal

According to the 2011 Census, Mungwal village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 522 males and 511 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.02%, with male literacy at 68.78% and female literacy at 48.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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

Nearby Villages of Mungwal

Mungwal 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 Mungwal

Mungwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Mungwal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Mungwal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mungwal

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

Health Facilities in Mungwal

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

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