Kumkot - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Kumkot is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Satputi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumkot is 538798. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Kumkot

As per Census 2011, Kumkot village has a total population of 147 people, consisting of 83 males and 64 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 771 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumkot

Kumkot 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 Kumkot

Kumkot 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 Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kumkot is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kumkot is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumkot

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

Health Facilities in Kumkot

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

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