Kainthra - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Kainthra is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kaithra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kainthra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainthra is 489701. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.5 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kainthra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kainthra

According to the 2011 Census, Kainthra village had a total population of 402 people, including 208 males and 194 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.75%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 79.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Kainthra

Kainthra 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 Kainthra

Kainthra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kainthra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kainthra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kainthra

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

Health Facilities in Kainthra

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

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