Munda - Ghansaur, Seoni

Munda is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Binekikalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Munda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Munda is 496134. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.84 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Munda

According to the 2011 Census, Munda village had a total population of 395 people, including 212 males and 183 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.06%, with male literacy at 73.63% and female literacy at 44.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population395212183
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523022
Scheduled Castes (SC)221012
Scheduled Tribes (ST)358196162
Literate Population20613472
Illiterate Population18978111

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmarpaniNorth1.48 km
Bineki KalanSouth-East1.70 km
ChariNorth3.28 km
Bhatte KhariWest3.59 km
ParaSouth-West4.16 km
DolaSouth-East4.49 km
BarelaNorth-East4.59 km
Kurmithel MalSouth4.70 km
Rajgadhi Ryt.North-West4.74 km
DhobiNorth4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Munda

Munda 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 Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Munda is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Munda is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Munda

Where is Munda located?

Munda village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Munda?

The Gram Panchayat of Munda is Binekikalan.

What is the pincode of Munda?

The pincode of Munda is 480997.

What is the population of Munda?

Munda had a total population of 395, including 212 males and 183 females.

How many households are there in Munda?

Munda had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Munda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Munda was 60.06%. Male literacy was 73.63% and female literacy was 44.72%.