Kudan - Amanganj, Panna

Kudan is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudan is 459162. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.93 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kudan

According to the 2011 Census, Kudan village had a total population of 428 people, including 232 males and 196 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.47%, with male literacy at 51.10% and female literacy at 28.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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 Population428232196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)875037
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)397216181
Literate Population1389345
Illiterate Population290139151

Nearby Villages of Kudan

Kudan 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)
GahdaraSouth-West3.73 km
TalgaonNorth-East3.77 km
ImaliyaNorth-West3.83 km
Jaswant PuraSouth-East5.13 km
Kathari BilhataWest5.41 km
JhirataNorth-East5.74 km
TamgarhSouth6.02 km
Vikram Pur (padhar)East6.12 km
Bhadar KushmaniNorth-West6.32 km
KachnariSouth6.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudan

Public transport in the Kudan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Kudan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Kudan 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 Kudan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kudan 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 Kudan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kudan

Where is Kudan located?

Kudan village is located in Amanganj Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kudan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kudan is Tara.

What is the pincode of Kudan?

The pincode of Kudan is 488441.

What is the population of Kudan?

Kudan had a total population of 428, including 232 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Kudan?

Kudan had 100 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kudan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudan was 40.47%. Male literacy was 51.10% and female literacy was 28.30%.