Kuntalkhedi - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Kuntalkhedi is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Kuntalkhedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntalkhedi is 469065. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 458778 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kuntalkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntalkhedi village had a total population of 1,405 people, including 705 males and 700 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.85%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 38.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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 Population1,405705700
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618279
Scheduled Castes (SC)804634
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301614
Literate Population757520237
Illiterate Population648185463

Nearby Villages of Kuntalkhedi

Kuntalkhedi 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)
NirdhariEast0.87 km
KarkariyaSouth-West2.08 km
Kanar KheriEast2.21 km
ParonyaNorth-West2.47 km
Guradiya ManaEast2.56 km
BudhanpurWest2.70 km
SatalkhediNorth-East2.99 km
SarkanyaSouth3.41 km
SangaliSouth-East3.62 km
JhiranyaSouth-West3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuntalkhedi

Kuntalkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Kuntalkhedi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kuntalkhedi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntalkhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuntalkhedi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kuntalkhedi 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 Kuntalkhedi

Where is Kuntalkhedi located?

Kuntalkhedi village is located in Bhanpura Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kuntalkhedi?

Kuntalkhedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuntalkhedi?

The pincode of Kuntalkhedi is 458778.

What is the population of Kuntalkhedi?

Kuntalkhedi had a total population of 1,405, including 705 males and 700 females.

How many households are there in Kuntalkhedi?

Kuntalkhedi had 282 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuntalkhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuntalkhedi was 60.85%. Male literacy was 83.47% and female literacy was 38.16%.