Kumbhitola - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Kumbhitola is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kumbhitola village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhitola is 538623. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.95 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kumbhitola

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbhitola village had a total population of 690 people, including 342 males and 348 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 78.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbhitola

Kumbhitola 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 Kumbhitola

Kumbhitola 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 Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kumbhitola is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kumbhitola is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhitola

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

Health Facilities in Kumbhitola

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

FAQs about Kumbhitola