Kona - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kona is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Baligawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kona is 253122. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kona

As per Census 2011, Kona village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 583 males and 546 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 742 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kona

Kona 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 Kona

Kona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kona is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kona is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kona

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

Health Facilities in Kona

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

FAQs about Kona