Kumhari Village - Basna, Mahasamund

Kumhari is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kumhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhari is 445740. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.14 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kumhari

As per Census 2011, Kumhari village has a total population of 582 people, consisting of 289 males and 293 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhari

Kumhari 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 Kumhari

Kumhari 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Kumhari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kumhari is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhari

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

Health Facilities in Kumhari

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Kumhari