Kumbharkani - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Kumbharkani is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Badachhatrang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbharkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbharkani is 424426. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 766037 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

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

Population of Kumbharkani

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbharkani village had a total population of 652 people, including 317 males and 335 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.53%, with male literacy at 62.35% and female literacy at 37.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbharkani

Kumbharkani 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 Kumbharkani

Kumbharkani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kumbharkani is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbharkani

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

Health Facilities in Kumbharkani

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

FAQs about Kumbharkani