Kumhiya Khurd - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Kumhiya Khurd is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Khatauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhiya Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhiya Khurd is 216223. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kumhiya Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kumhiya Khurd

As per Census 2011, Kumhiya Khurd village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 390 males and 373 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 388 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumhiya Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population763390373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567680
Scheduled Castes (SC)388196192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population24415292
Illiterate Population519238281

Nearby Villages of Kumhiya Khurd

Kumhiya Khurd 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)
Imrit KatharwaNorth-East1.26 km
Bara BelwaSouth-West1.40 km
HarkhauliyaSouth-West1.62 km
KhatauraWest1.90 km
Kumhiya KalanNorth-West1.98 km
JamuniaSouth-East2.04 km
PhagunahtaEast2.06 km
BeiliSouth2.22 km
PathriNorth2.61 km
Pipra MafiSouth-East2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumhiya Khurd

Kumhiya Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Kumhiya Khurd is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kumhiya Khurd is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhiya Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kumhiya Khurd

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

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

FAQs about Kumhiya Khurd

Where is Kumhiya Khurd located?

Kumhiya Khurd village is located in Ramnagar Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumhiya Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumhiya Khurd is Khatauri.

What is the pincode of Kumhiya Khurd?

The pincode of Kumhiya Khurd is 845105.

What is the population of Kumhiya Khurd?

Kumhiya Khurd has a total population of 763, including 390 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Kumhiya Khurd?

There are 154 households in Kumhiya Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Kumhiya Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumhiya Khurd is 31.98%. Male literacy is 38.97% and female literacy is 24.66%.