Kachmara - Harrai, Chhindwara

Kachmara is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khamtara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachmara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachmara is 494200. The village covers a total geographical area of 951.02 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Kachmara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kachmara

As per Census 2011, Kachmara village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 367 males and 338 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachmara

Kachmara 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 Kachmara

Kachmara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghatpindrai, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Kachmara is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kachmara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachmara

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

Health Facilities in Kachmara

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

FAQs about Kachmara