Kauhakunda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Kauhakunda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kauhakuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauhakunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauhakunda is 446317. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.22 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kauhakunda

As per Census 2011, Kauhakunda village has a total population of 899 people, consisting of 442 males and 457 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kauhakunda

Kauhakunda 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 Kauhakunda

Kauhakunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kauhakunda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kauhakunda is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauhakunda

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

Health Facilities in Kauhakunda

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

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