Munda - Jaithari, Anuppur

Munda is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Munda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munda is 502008. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.81 hectares and falls under the 484330 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Munda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Munda

According to the 2011 Census, Munda village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 624 males and 642 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 73.01% and female literacy at 52.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Munda

Munda 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 Munda

Munda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Venkatnagra, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Munda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Munda is about 32 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 Munda

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

Health Facilities in Munda

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

FAQs about Munda