Kandhrapur - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kandhrapur is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kandhrapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhrapur is 490494. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.88 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kandhrapur

As per Census 2011, Kandhrapur village has a total population of 492 people, consisting of 258 males and 234 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population492258234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421923
Scheduled Castes (SC)593029
Literate Population368217151
Illiterate Population1244183

Nearby Villages of Kandhrapur

Kandhrapur 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)
JatlapurSouth-East1.50 km
AkolaNorth-East1.85 km
ThemiWest1.90 km
Simri DundiNorth1.98 km
Pipariya (mushran)South2.99 km
SangapurSouth-East3.02 km
Bamhani(seoni)East3.33 km
Gadariya KhedaNorth3.79 km
BaurSouth-West3.83 km
MohasNorth-East4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhrapur

Kandhrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kandhrapur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kandhrapur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhrapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kandhrapur

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

Where is Kandhrapur located?

Kandhrapur village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandhrapur?

Kandhrapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kandhrapur?

The pincode of Kandhrapur is 487001.

What is the population of Kandhrapur?

Kandhrapur has a total population of 492, including 258 males and 234 females.

How many households are there in Kandhrapur?

There are 122 households in Kandhrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Kandhrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandhrapur is 74.80%. Male literacy is 84.11% and female literacy is 64.53%.