Kumhari - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kumhari is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhaisgao serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhari is 448072. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.21 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Antagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhari village had a total population of 265 people, including 137 males and 128 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Kumhari is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kumhari is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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