Kathakoni - Sankari, Bilaspur

Kathakoni is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Takhatpur and around 15 km from Bilaspur. Kathakoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathakoni is 438658. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Sakari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kathakoni

According to the 2011 Census, Kathakoni village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 660 males and 658 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.18%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathakoni

Kathakoni 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 Kathakoni

Kathakoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakari to Kathakoni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kathakoni is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathakoni

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

Health Facilities in Kathakoni

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

FAQs about Kathakoni