Kumhiya - Beohari, Shahdol

Kumhiya is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Kumhiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhiya is 500965. The village covers a total geographical area of 567.77 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kumhiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kumhiya

As per Census 2011, Kumhiya village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 980 males and 972 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,034 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumhiya

Kumhiya 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 Kumhiya

Kumhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Kumhiya is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Kumhiya is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhiya

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

Health Facilities in Kumhiya

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

FAQs about Kumhiya