Kuhka - Kotma, Anuppur

Kuhka is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from Anuppur and around 55 km from Anuppur. Khodri No.2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhka is 501834. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.93 hectares and falls under the 484330 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kuhka

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhka village had a total population of 932 people, including 472 males and 460 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhka

Kuhka 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 Kuhka

Kuhka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Kuhka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Kuhka is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhka

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

Health Facilities in Kuhka

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

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