Mungaha - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Mungaha is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Kothigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mungaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungaha is 501061. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.69 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Mungaha

As per Census 2011, Mungaha village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 124 males and 130 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mungaha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mungaha

Mungaha 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 Mungaha

Public transport in the Mungaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Mungaha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Mungaha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mungaha

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

Health Facilities in Mungaha

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

FAQs about Mungaha