Kundi - Karanja, Wardha

Kundi is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundi is 533611. The village covers a total geographical area of 697.64 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kundi

As per Census 2011, Kundi village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 690 males and 640 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 989 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,330690640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1467274
Scheduled Castes (SC)312157155
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1909397
Literate Population989551438
Illiterate Population341139202

Nearby Villages of Kundi

Kundi 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)
Heti KundiEast2.07 km
JamaniNorth2.39 km
KharaskhandaWest2.46 km
SarashiNorth-West2.65 km
AjandohSouth3.41 km
SawalSouth-West3.51 km
MorshiNorth-West4.06 km
Sawali KhNorth-East4.15 km
JaurkhedaSouth-East4.17 km
KannamwargramSouth-East4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kundi. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 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 Katol to Kundi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kundi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kundi

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

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

FAQs about Kundi

Where is Kundi located?

Kundi village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kundi?

Kundi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kundi?

The pincode of Kundi is 442203.

What is the population of Kundi?

Kundi has a total population of 1,330, including 690 males and 640 females.

How many households are there in Kundi?

There are 303 households in Kundi.

What is the literacy rate in Kundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundi is 74.36%. Male literacy is 79.86% and female literacy is 68.44%.