Kumhari - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kumhari is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Baramkela and around 64 km from Raigarh. Kumhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhari is 435703. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.66 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumhari

As per Census 2011, Kumhari village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 223 males and 226 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kumhari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kumhari is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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