Kunjhun Kalan - Bahari, Sidhi

Kunjhun Kalan is a village situated in the Bahari tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Sihawal and around 50 km from Sidhi. Kunjhun Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunjhun Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjhun Kalan is 502941. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 486675 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kunjhun Kalan

As per Census 2011, Kunjhun Kalan village has a total population of 1,453 people, consisting of 702 males and 751 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 641 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kunjhun Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,453702751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307174133
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)641303338
Literate Population585344241
Illiterate Population868358510

Nearby Villages of Kunjhun Kalan

Kunjhun Kalan 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)
MurtihaEast1.51 km
JhariSouth2.16 km
Kukrao MajhitolaWest2.69 km
ParwaSouth-West2.73 km
Nakjhar KalanEast2.75 km
AmadeiNorth-West2.93 km
PamariyaNorth2.97 km
Bamhana SaraiEast2.99 km
JhariyaSouth-East3.13 km
JamuarSouth3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunjhun Kalan

Kunjhun Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bargawan, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Kunjhun Kalan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjhun Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunjhun Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kunjhun Kalan

Where is Kunjhun Kalan located?

Kunjhun Kalan village is located in Bahari Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunjhun Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunjhun Kalan is Kunjhun Kala.

What is the pincode of Kunjhun Kalan?

The pincode of Kunjhun Kalan is 486675.

What is the population of Kunjhun Kalan?

Kunjhun Kalan has a total population of 1,453, including 702 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Kunjhun Kalan?

There are 271 households in Kunjhun Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Kunjhun Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunjhun Kalan is 40.26%. Male literacy is 49.00% and female literacy is 32.09%.