Kachbi - Petlawad, Jhabua

Kachbi is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kajbi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachbi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachbi is 504379. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.58 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kachbi

According to the 2011 Census, Kachbi village had a total population of 987 people, including 503 males and 484 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.05%, with male literacy at 54.16% and female literacy at 33.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 987.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachbi

Kachbi 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 Kachbi

Kachbi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Kachbi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Kachbi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachbi

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

Health Facilities in Kachbi

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

FAQs about Kachbi