Kumhari Khurd - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Kumhari Khurd is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Champa and around 25 km from Janjgir. Baghauda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhari Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhari Khurd is 436818. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.66 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kumhari Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumhari Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhari Khurd village had a total population of 857 people, including 432 males and 425 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.53%, with male literacy at 85.79% and female literacy at 62.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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 Population857432425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155263
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196356
Scheduled Tribes (ST)250125125
Literate Population553326227
Illiterate Population304106198

Nearby Villages of Kumhari Khurd

Kumhari 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)
BaghodaNorth-West1.01 km
AmruwaSouth1.33 km
KumharikalanEast1.55 km
PetphorwaNorth2.25 km
KadariNorth-East2.34 km
DarriSouth-East2.45 km
DeoriSouth2.74 km
SukhrikalanWest2.77 km
JataWest2.82 km
DarangNorth2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumhari Khurd

Kumhari 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 Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Kumhari Khurd is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kumhari Khurd is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhari Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kumhari 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 Kumhari Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kumhari Khurd

Where is Kumhari Khurd located?

Kumhari Khurd village is located in Saragaon Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kumhari Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumhari Khurd is Baghauda.

What is the pincode of Kumhari Khurd?

The pincode of Kumhari Khurd is 495687.

What is the population of Kumhari Khurd?

Kumhari Khurd had a total population of 857, including 432 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Kumhari Khurd?

Kumhari Khurd had 201 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumhari Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumhari Khurd was 74.53%. Male literacy was 85.79% and female literacy was 62.71%.