Kelmundi - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Kelmundi is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamai and around 45 km from Chhindwara. Kohniya Raiyat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelmundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelmundi is 494671. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.75 hectares and falls under the 480441 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kelmundi

As per Census 2011, Kelmundi village has a total population of 779 people, consisting of 397 males and 382 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelmundi

Kelmundi 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 Kelmundi

Kelmundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palachauri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Kelmundi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kelmundi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelmundi

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

Health Facilities in Kelmundi

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

FAQs about Kelmundi