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

As per Census 2011, Kuhka village has a total population of 932 people, consisting of 472 males and 460 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 559 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 456 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kuhka