Khurmunda - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Khurmunda is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Gandaikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurmunda is 439301. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.89 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Kawardha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khurmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Khurmunda village had a total population of 262 people, including 138 males and 124 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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 Population262138124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583523
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1206456
Literate Population1307852
Illiterate Population1326072

Nearby Villages of Khurmunda

Khurmunda 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)
Nevrgoan KalanSouth1.43 km
Boldakalan PlotNorth-West1.71 km
JoginawagaonNorth-East1.73 km
Kusum GhataSouth-East2.02 km
Taregaon MaidanSouth-West2.02 km
BoirkachharaEast2.12 km
Jogi Nawagaon PlotNorth2.18 km
Bolda KalanNorth-West2.18 km
Neurgaon KhurdSouth-West3.14 km
ManikpurSouth3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khurmunda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khurmunda. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kawardha to Khurmunda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Khurmunda is about 27 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 Khurmunda

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

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

Health Facilities in Khurmunda

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

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

FAQs about Khurmunda

Where is Khurmunda located?

Khurmunda village is located in Bodla Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khurmunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Khurmunda is Gandaikhurd.

What is the pincode of Khurmunda?

The pincode of Khurmunda is 491995.

What is the population of Khurmunda?

Khurmunda had a total population of 262, including 138 males and 124 females.

How many households are there in Khurmunda?

Khurmunda had 46 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khurmunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khurmunda was 63.73%. Male literacy was 75.73% and female literacy was 51.49%.