Mungeli district is located in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated in the central part of the country. The district was carved out of the Bilaspur district in the year 2012. Mungeli town serves as the administrative headquarters of the district.

Geographically, Mungeli district is surrounded by Bilaspur district in the north, Balodabazar district in the east, Kabirdham district in the south, and Bemetara district in the west. The district covers an area of approximately 1,362 square kilometers.