Kumharwara - Badwara, Katni

Kumharwara is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Kumharwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumharwara is 488445. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.31 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kumharwara

According to the 2011 Census, Kumharwara village had a total population of 2,085 people, including 1,122 males and 963 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.75%, with male literacy at 89.99% and female literacy at 67.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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 Population2,0851,122963
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347183164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1668878
Scheduled Tribes (ST)336177159
Literate Population1,386845541
Illiterate Population699277422

Nearby Villages of Kumharwara

Kumharwara 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)
LoharwaraSouth-East1.78 km
SakrigarhNorth-West1.80 km
GaneshpurSouth-West1.82 km
LadharSouth3.22 km
Karuwa KapWest3.24 km
SandhiSouth-West3.83 km
BhadauraNorth-West3.92 km
SurajpuraEast4.02 km
BagaihaNorth-East4.19 km
BahirghataNorth4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumharwara

Kumharwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salhana, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Kumharwara is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumharwara

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

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

Health Facilities in Kumharwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kumharwara

Where is Kumharwara located?

Kumharwara village is located in Badwara Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kumharwara?

Kumharwara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumharwara?

The pincode of Kumharwara is 483770.

What is the population of Kumharwara?

Kumharwara had a total population of 2,085, including 1,122 males and 963 females.

How many households are there in Kumharwara?

Kumharwara had 438 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumharwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumharwara was 79.75%. Male literacy was 89.99% and female literacy was 67.71%.