Kounde - Kutru, Bijapur

Kounde is a village situated in the Kutru tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 88 km from Bhairamgarh and around 70 km from Bijapur. Hurraguwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kounde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kounde is 451142. The village covers a total geographical area of 864.4 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Kounde

As per Census 2011, Kounde village has a total population of 177 people, consisting of 81 males and 96 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,185 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kounde

Kounde 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 Kounde

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kounde. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Kounde is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Kounde is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kounde

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

Health Facilities in Kounde

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

FAQs about Kounde