Kund - Jaitpur, Shahdol

Kund is a village situated in the Jaitpur tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaitpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Malaya-1 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kund is 501690. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.22 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Burhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kund

According to the 2011 Census, Kund village had a total population of 455 people, including 207 males and 248 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,198 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.70%, with male literacy at 67.61% and female literacy at 45.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Kund

Kund 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 Kund

Kund is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Burhar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burhar to Kund is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Kund is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kund

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

Health Facilities in Kund

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

FAQs about Kund