Kumharikalan Village - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Kumharikalan is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Champa and around 22 km from Janjgir. Kumharikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumharikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumharikalan is 436836. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.59 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

Kumharikalan 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 Kumharikalan

As per Census 2011, Kumharikalan village has a total population of 1,341 people, consisting of 672 males and 669 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumharikalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kumharikalan

Kumharikalan 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 Kumharikalan

Kumharikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Kumharikalan is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kumharikalan is about 22 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 Kumharikalan

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

Health Facilities in Kumharikalan

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

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