Kundara - Kukshi, Dhar

Kundara is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kundara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundara is 475443. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.44 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kundara

According to the 2011 Census, Kundara village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 802 males and 764 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.58%, with male literacy at 65.10% and female literacy at 49.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,454.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,566802764
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227123104
Scheduled Castes (SC)251411
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,454741713
Literate Population771442329
Illiterate Population795360435

Nearby Villages of Kundara

Kundara 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)
RampuraNorth2.41 km
BirlaiNorth-East2.42 km
JugtalaiWest3.24 km
KhandlaiNorth-West4.30 km
NaingaonNorth-East4.35 km
Kawadiya KhedaSouth-West4.51 km
BadgyarSouth-East4.70 km
KapasiSouth4.71 km
AspurEast4.92 km
PadlayaNorth5.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundara

Kundara 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 Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Kundara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kundara is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kundara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kundara

Where is Kundara located?

Kundara village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kundara?

Kundara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kundara?

The pincode of Kundara is 454331.

What is the population of Kundara?

Kundara had a total population of 1,566, including 802 males and 764 females.

How many households are there in Kundara?

Kundara had 281 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kundara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundara was 57.58%. Male literacy was 65.10% and female literacy was 49.85%.