Kumbhi - Achalpur, Amravati

Kumbhi is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Gaulkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhi is 531881. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.42 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kumbhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbhi village had a total population of 2,354 people, including 1,180 males and 1,174 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.22%, with male literacy at 96.64% and female literacy at 89.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 743, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3541,1801,174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246139107
Scheduled Castes (SC)743378365
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14234108
Literate Population1,9651,006959
Illiterate Population389174215

Nearby Villages of Kumbhi

Kumbhi 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)
GaurkhedaNorth-West0.90 km
WaduraEast1.48 km
NarsariWest1.71 km
NarsalaSouth-West2.32 km
NimkhedaEast2.69 km
DhotarkhedaWest2.76 km
MhasonaNorth2.88 km
MalharaNorth-West2.93 km
KotharaEast3.52 km
SalepurNorth-East3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhi

Kumbhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kumbhi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kumbhi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumbhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kumbhi

Where is Kumbhi located?

Kumbhi village is located in Achalpur Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumbhi is Gaulkheda.

What is the pincode of Kumbhi?

The pincode of Kumbhi is 444806.

What is the population of Kumbhi?

Kumbhi had a total population of 2,354, including 1,180 males and 1,174 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhi?

Kumbhi had 533 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhi was 93.22%. Male literacy was 96.64% and female literacy was 89.88%.