Kumharikhurd - Lanji, Balaghat

Kumharikhurd 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 67 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kumarikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumharikhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumharikhurd is 498502. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.55 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kumharikhurd 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 Kumharikhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Kumharikhurd village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 701 males and 691 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.92%, with male literacy at 89.08% and female literacy at 76.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumharikhurd

Kumharikhurd 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 Kumharikhurd

Kumharikhurd 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 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Kumharikhurd is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kumharikhurd is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumharikhurd

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

Health Facilities in Kumharikhurd

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

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