Kumbhari - Bhokardan, Jalna

Kumbhari is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Kumbhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhari is 547352. The village covers a total geographical area of 1192.38 hectares and falls under the 431208 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kumbhari

As per Census 2011, Kumbhari village has a total population of 2,166 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,046 females. The village has 459 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,235 literate and 931 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1661,1201,046
Child Population (0–6 yrs)333181152
Scheduled Castes (SC)514268246
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330168162
Literate Population1,235764471
Illiterate Population931356575

Nearby Villages of Kumbhari

Kumbhari 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)
JomalaNorth-East2.80 km
KshirsagarNorth-West2.98 km
Soegaon DeviSouth-East3.73 km
KopardaSouth3.78 km
NimgaonSouth-West3.84 km
GarkhedaNorth-East4.42 km
FattepurNorth-East4.53 km
NanjaNorth-West4.65 km
BeluraSouth-East4.79 km
DawargaonSouth5.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbhari

Kumbhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Kumbhari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Kumbhari is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumbhari 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 Kumbhari

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

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

FAQs about Kumbhari

Where is Kumbhari located?

Kumbhari village is located in Bhokardan Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbhari?

Kumbhari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumbhari?

The pincode of Kumbhari is 431208.

What is the population of Kumbhari?

Kumbhari has a total population of 2,166, including 1,120 males and 1,046 females.

How many households are there in Kumbhari?

There are 459 households in Kumbhari.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbhari is 57.02%. Male literacy is 68.21% and female literacy is 45.03%.