Kachodar - Pali, Umaria

Kachodar is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Kanchodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachodar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachodar is 468163. The village covers a total geographical area of 636 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kachodar

As per Census 2011, Kachodar village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 327 males and 324 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 632 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachodar

Kachodar 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 Kachodar

Kachodar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Kachodar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Kachodar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachodar

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

Health Facilities in Kachodar

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

FAQs about Kachodar