Kurmadih Village - Pithora, Mahasamund

Kurmadih is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Patandader serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurmadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurmadih is 446384. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.15 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kurmadih 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 Kurmadih

As per Census 2011, Kurmadih village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 245 males and 243 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 488 245 243
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 59 23 36
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 253 125 128
Literate Population 302 187 115
Illiterate Population 186 58 128

Nearby Villages of Kurmadih

Kurmadih 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SposSouth1.69 km
PatandadarWest2.18 km
AnsulaNorth-East2.36 km
DeosaralEast2.40 km
GabaudSouth-West2.49 km
CharbhathaNorth-West2.54 km
Riko KhurdNorth3.26 km
BaldidihSouth-East3.30 km
BhokaludihSouth3.63 km
SantemriEast3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurmadih

Kurmadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Kurmadih is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kurmadih is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurmadih

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

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

Health Facilities in Kurmadih

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

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

FAQs about Kurmadih

Where is Kurmadih located?

Kurmadih village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurmadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurmadih is Patandader.

What is the pincode of Kurmadih?

The pincode of Kurmadih is 492112.

What is the population of Kurmadih?

Kurmadih has a total population of 488, including 245 males and 243 females.

How many households are there in Kurmadih?

There are 96 households in Kurmadih.

What is the literacy rate in Kurmadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurmadih is 61.89%. Male literacy is 76.33% and female literacy is 47.33%.