Kumtha Kh. - Udgir, Latur

Kumtha Kh. is a village situated in the Udgir tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udgir and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Kumtha (kh) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumtha Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumtha Kh. is 560950. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.7 hectares and falls under the 413517 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kumtha Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kumtha Kh. village had a total population of 3,448 people, including 1,760 males and 1,688 females, living in 628 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.64%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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 Population3,4481,7601,688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395224171
Scheduled Castes (SC)626323303
Scheduled Tribes (ST)863551
Literate Population2,4011,3281,073
Illiterate Population1,047432615

Nearby Villages of Kumtha Kh.

Kumtha Kh. 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)
KshetraphalNorth2.72 km
TondarEast3.57 km
HerWest3.64 km
LoharaSouth3.74 km
Hangarga KudarNorth4.11 km
KaradkhelSouth-West4.82 km
HaibatpurSouth-East4.84 km
DongrajNorth5.47 km
Honi HippargaNorth5.58 km
AnapwadiNorth5.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumtha Kh.

Kumtha Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumtha Khurd, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir to Kumtha Kh. is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Kumtha Kh. is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumtha Kh.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumtha Kh.

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

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

FAQs about Kumtha Kh.

Where is Kumtha Kh. located?

Kumtha Kh. village is located in Udgir Tehsil, Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumtha Kh.?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumtha Kh. is Kumtha (kh).

What is the pincode of Kumtha Kh.?

The pincode of Kumtha Kh. is 413517.

What is the population of Kumtha Kh.?

Kumtha Kh. had a total population of 3,448, including 1,760 males and 1,688 females.

How many households are there in Kumtha Kh.?

Kumtha Kh. had 628 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumtha Kh.?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumtha Kh. was 78.64%. Male literacy was 86.46% and female literacy was 70.73%.