Kumangaon - Khategaon, Dewas

Kumangaon is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Leeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumangaon is 474234. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.85 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kumangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kumangaon village had a total population of 563 people, including 293 males and 270 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.96%, with male literacy at 66.00% and female literacy at 46.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumangaon

Kumangaon 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 Kumangaon

Kumangaon 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 Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Kumangaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kumangaon is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumangaon

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

Health Facilities in Kumangaon

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

FAQs about Kumangaon