Kuklah - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kuklah is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kuklah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuklah is 490574. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.96 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kuklah 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 Kuklah

As per Census 2011, Kuklah village has a total population of 762 people, consisting of 388 males and 374 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuklah

Kuklah 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 Kuklah

Kuklah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kuklah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kuklah is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuklah

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

Health Facilities in Kuklah

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

FAQs about Kuklah