Kumhidawar - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Kumhidawar is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Banskheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhidawar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhidawar is 490988. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.39 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kumhidawar

As per Census 2011, Kumhidawar village has a total population of 111 people, consisting of 55 males and 56 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 80 literate and 31 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kumhidawar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1115556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21129
Literate Population804436
Illiterate Population311120

Nearby Villages of Kumhidawar

Kumhidawar 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)
Bhoot PipariyaSouth-East1.06 km
MothegaonNorth-East2.01 km
JhamriEast2.02 km
GorasNorth2.30 km
Kundua KhedaNorth-West2.31 km
NijorWest2.54 km
BandesurSouth-East2.77 km
KhanchariSouth-West3.58 km
GarhaNorth-West3.67 km
ChhawaraNorth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumhidawar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kumhidawar. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Kumhidawar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kumhidawar is about 24 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 Kumhidawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kumhidawar

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

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

FAQs about Kumhidawar

Where is Kumhidawar located?

Kumhidawar village is located in Gadarwara Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumhidawar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumhidawar is Banskheda.

What is the pincode of Kumhidawar?

The pincode of Kumhidawar is 487441.

What is the population of Kumhidawar?

Kumhidawar has a total population of 111, including 55 males and 56 females.

How many households are there in Kumhidawar?

There are 30 households in Kumhidawar.

What is the literacy rate in Kumhidawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumhidawar is 72.07%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 64.29%.