Kumhiguda - Berla, Bemetara

Kumhiguda is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Berla and around 57 km from Durg. Kumhiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhiguda is 442273. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.43 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kumhiguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumhiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhiguda village had a total population of 703 people, including 351 males and 352 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.50%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 54.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhiguda

Kumhiguda 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 Kumhiguda

Kumhiguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Kumhiguda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kumhiguda is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhiguda

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

Health Facilities in Kumhiguda

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

FAQs about Kumhiguda