Kumharikalan - Lanji, Balaghat

Kumharikalan is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kumaharikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumharikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumharikalan is 498481. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.86 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kumharikalan

As per Census 2011, Kumharikalan village has a total population of 2,053 people, consisting of 1,022 males and 1,031 females. The village has 437 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,374 literate and 679 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0531,0221,031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282138144
Scheduled Castes (SC)225110115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)455219236
Literate Population1,374787587
Illiterate Population679235444

Nearby Villages of Kumharikalan

Kumharikalan 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)
PondiNorth1.35 km
KharregaonSouth-West1.61 km
SiregaonSouth1.67 km
BinjhalgaonNorth-West1.81 km
DighoriEast1.85 km
KumharikhurdSouth-East1.97 km
LadsaWest2.32 km
ChurdiNorth2.35 km
AawaNorth2.51 km
SihariNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumharikalan

Kumharikalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Lanji to Kumharikalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kumharikalan 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 Kumharikalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumharikalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kumharikalan

Where is Kumharikalan located?

Kumharikalan village is located in Lanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumharikalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumharikalan is Kumaharikala.

What is the pincode of Kumharikalan?

The pincode of Kumharikalan is 481224.

What is the population of Kumharikalan?

Kumharikalan has a total population of 2,053, including 1,022 males and 1,031 females.

How many households are there in Kumharikalan?

There are 437 households in Kumharikalan.

What is the literacy rate in Kumharikalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumharikalan is 66.93%. Male literacy is 77.01% and female literacy is 56.94%.