Kunda - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kunda is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunda is 490679. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.95 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kunda 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 Kunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kunda village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 529 males and 517 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.29%, with male literacy at 67.05% and female literacy at 47.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 932.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kunda

Kunda 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 Kunda

Public transport in the Kunda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunda

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

Health Facilities in Kunda

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

FAQs about Kunda