Kumhti - Darauli, Siwan

Kumhti is a village situated in the Darauli subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darauli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Kumhati Bhitauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhti is 232294. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 841235 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kumhti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kumhti

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhti village had a total population of 2,851 people, including 1,483 males and 1,368 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.86%, with male literacy at 85.70% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumhti

Kumhti 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 Kumhti

Kumhti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Kumhti is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Kumhti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhti

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

Health Facilities in Kumhti

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

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