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

As per Census 2011, Kumharikhurd village has a total population of 1,392 people, consisting of 701 males and 691 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 995 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,392701691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19210686
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)279138141
Literate Population995530465
Illiterate Population397171226

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DighoriNorth1.36 km
JiwnaraSouth-East1.40 km
KeregaonSouth-West1.69 km
KumharikalanNorth-West1.97 km
SiregaonWest2.13 km
PathargaonNorth-East2.53 km
PondiNorth-West2.71 km
SadraSouth-East2.73 km
KharregaonWest3.01 km
SihariNorth3.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kumharikhurd

Where is Kumharikhurd located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kumharikhurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumharikhurd is Kumarikhurd.

What is the pincode of Kumharikhurd?

The pincode of Kumharikhurd is 481222.

What is the population of Kumharikhurd?

Kumharikhurd has a total population of 1,392, including 701 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Kumharikhurd?

There are 300 households in Kumharikhurd.

What is the literacy rate in Kumharikhurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumharikhurd is 71.48%. Male literacy is 75.61% and female literacy is 67.29%.