Kumathi - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Kumathi is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Kudligi and around 85 km from Bellary. Jumbobanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumathi is 605111. The village covers a total geographical area of 1593.61 hectares and falls under the 583126 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kumathi

As per Census 2011, Kumathi village has a total population of 2,175 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,064 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,298 literate and 877 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1751,1111,064
Child Population (0–6 yrs)315166149
Scheduled Castes (SC)409206203
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,282642640
Literate Population1,298753545
Illiterate Population877358519

Nearby Villages of Kumathi

Kumathi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkobanahalliSouth-East3.55 km
ChikkumthiEast4.11 km
MeenakeriNorth-East4.14 km
HurlihaluNorth-West4.55 km
HudemSouth4.84 km
HarvinadoddiSouth-East5.33 km
JummobanahalliWest5.92 km
DonetammenahalliEast6.03 km
YerapothajogihalliEast6.43 km
SurammanhalliSouth-East6.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumathi

Kumathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Kumathi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kumathi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumathi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumathi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kumathi

Where is Kumathi located?

Kumathi village is located in Kudligi Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumathi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumathi is Jumbobanahalli.

What is the pincode of Kumathi?

The pincode of Kumathi is 583126.

What is the population of Kumathi?

Kumathi has a total population of 2,175, including 1,111 males and 1,064 females.

How many households are there in Kumathi?

There are 398 households in Kumathi.

What is the literacy rate in Kumathi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumathi is 59.68%. Male literacy is 67.78% and female literacy is 51.22%.