Kumhari - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kumhari is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Sarangarh and around 69 km from Raigarh. Kumhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhari is 435291. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.93 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 17 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhari village had a total population of 1,563 people, including 757 males and 806 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 59.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 642, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kumhari. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kumhari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kumhari is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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