Kund - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Kund is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from Muktainagar and around 66 km from Jalgaon. Ghodasgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kund is 527029. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.82 hectares and falls under the 425306 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kund

As per Census 2011, Kund village has a total population of 680 people, consisting of 343 males and 337 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population680343337
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885038
Scheduled Castes (SC)218110108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362115
Literate Population459263196
Illiterate Population22180141

Nearby Villages of Kund

Kund 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)
Pimpri AkarautSouth2.28 km
SukaliNorth-East2.75 km
DuiNorth3.14 km
MuktainagarWest3.58 km
GhodasgaonSouth-East3.99 km
DolarkhedeEast4.03 km
KhamkhedeNorth-West4.88 km
SatodSouth4.89 km
PipripanchamNorth5.96 km
PurnadNorth-West6.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kund

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kund. The nearest railway station is Nimbhora, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Kund is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kund is about 66 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 Kund

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kund

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kund

Where is Kund located?

Kund village is located in Muktainagar (Edlabad) Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kund?

The Gram Panchayat of Kund is Ghodasgaon.

What is the pincode of Kund?

The pincode of Kund is 425306.

What is the population of Kund?

Kund has a total population of 680, including 343 males and 337 females.

How many households are there in Kund?

There are 152 households in Kund.

What is the literacy rate in Kund?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kund is 67.50%. Male literacy is 76.68% and female literacy is 58.16%.