Kumhi - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kumhi is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Khairagarh and around 45 km from Rajnandgaon. Kumhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhi is 440418. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.82 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kumhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhi village had a total population of 853 people, including 434 males and 419 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhi

Kumhi 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 Kumhi

Kumhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Kumhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kumhi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhi

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

Health Facilities in Kumhi

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

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