Koond - Karera, Shivpuri

Koond is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Kund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koond is 455711. The village covers a total geographical area of 610 hectares and falls under the 473665 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Koond

According to the 2011 Census, Koond village had a total population of 1,634 people, including 878 males and 756 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Koond

Koond 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 Koond

Koond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Koond is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Koond is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koond

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

Health Facilities in Koond

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

FAQs about Koond