Mundikota - Tirora, Gondia

Mundikota is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirora and around 45 km from Gondiya. Mundikota village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundikota is 537583. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.27 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Mundikota

According to the 2011 Census, Mundikota village had a total population of 3,064 people, including 1,551 males and 1,513 females, living in 733 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 79.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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 Population3,0641,5511,513
Child Population (0–6 yrs)326167159
Scheduled Castes (SC)949494455
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1586989
Literate Population2,3651,2911,074
Illiterate Population699260439

Nearby Villages of Mundikota

Mundikota 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)
GhogaraWest1.56 km
PanjaraEast1.84 km
BhambodiNorth-East2.47 km
PatiltolaWest2.57 km
YedamakotSouth2.59 km
Chandori BkNorth2.72 km
Nawegaon KhSouth-West3.13 km
GhatkurodaWest3.18 km
SonoliNorth-East3.42 km
KhopadaSouth-East3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mundikota

Mundikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Mundikota is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Mundikota 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 Mundikota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mundikota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mundikota

Where is Mundikota located?

Mundikota village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mundikota?

Mundikota is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mundikota?

The pincode of Mundikota is 441911.

What is the population of Mundikota?

Mundikota had a total population of 3,064, including 1,551 males and 1,513 females.

How many households are there in Mundikota?

Mundikota had 733 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mundikota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mundikota was 86.38%. Male literacy was 93.28% and female literacy was 79.32%.