Koni Village - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Koni is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Koni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koni is 443656. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.5 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Koni

As per Census 2011, Koni village has a total population of 1,607 people, consisting of 794 males and 813 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koni

Koni 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 Koni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Koni. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Koni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Koni is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koni

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

Health Facilities in Koni

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

FAQs about Koni