Mungali - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Mungali is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 11 km from Gondiya. Mungali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungali is 538194. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.25 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Mungali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mungali

According to the 2011 Census, Mungali village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 602 males and 622 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 66.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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 Population1,224602622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1255966
Scheduled Castes (SC)386189197
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1799089
Literate Population853484369
Illiterate Population371118253

Nearby Villages of Mungali

Mungali 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)
UmariWest1.66 km
BhursitolaNorth-West1.85 km
SawartolaSouth-West1.92 km
SurgaonSouth-West2.15 km
BidtolaWest2.74 km
BortolaWest3.21 km
GangezariNorth-West3.48 km
ChaptiSouth-West3.77 km
BhiwakhidkiNorth4.43 km
Bhagi (rithi)West4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mungali

Mungali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Mungali is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Mungali is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mungali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mungali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mungali

Where is Mungali located?

Mungali village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mungali?

Mungali is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mungali?

The pincode of Mungali is 441702.

What is the population of Mungali?

Mungali had a total population of 1,224, including 602 males and 622 females.

How many households are there in Mungali?

Mungali had 309 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mungali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mungali was 77.62%. Male literacy was 89.13% and female literacy was 66.37%.