Kuakonda
Kuakonda is a Town and Tehsil in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kuakonda Block (CD) is 03372. The total area of Kuakonda Tehsil is 655 km², which includes 644.82 km² of rural area and 10.58 km² of urban area. Kuakonda has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kuakonda Tehsil
Kuakonda Tehsil has a total of 54 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kuakonda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aalnar | Aalnar | Kirandul (19 km) |
| 2 | Acheli | Aranpur | Jagdalpur (130 km) |
| 3 | Aranpur | Aranpur | Jagdalpur (130 km) |
| 4 | Arbe | Neelavaya | Kirandul (50 km) |
| 5 | Bade Hadmamunda | Gongpal | Bade Bacheli (29 km) |
| 6 | Barrem | Revali | Dantewada (54 km) |
| 7 | Bengpal | Gumiyapal | Kirandul (22 km) |
| 8 | Bodepali | Gumiyapal | Kirandul (23 km) |
| 9 | Burgum | Burgum | Kirandul (33 km) |
| 10 | Cholnar | Kalepal | Kirandul (7 km) |
| 11 | Doriras | Maharahaurnar | Kirandul (22 km) |
| 12 | Fulpad | Phulpad | Kirandul (20 km) |
| 13 | Gadhmiri | Gadhmiri | Bade Bacheli (109 km) |
| 14 | Gongpal | Gongpal | Bade Bacheli (24 km) |
| 15 | Gumiyapal | Gumiyapal | Kirandul (15 km) |
| 16 | Halbaras | Kuwakonda | Bade Bacheli (26 km) |
| 17 | Hiroli | Hiroli | Kirandul (10 km) |
| 18 | Hitawar | Hitawar | Bade Bacheli (22 km) |
| 19 | Jabeli | Jabeli | Dantewada (50 km) |
| 20 | Jimer | N/A | Jagdalpur (136 km) |
| 21 | Kadampal | Kadampal | Kirandul (5 km) |
| 22 | Kakadi | Nahadi | Kirandul (50 km) |
| 23 | Kalepal | Kalepal | Kirandul (10 km) |
| 24 | Khutepal | Shyamgiri | Jagdalpur (130 km) |
| 25 | Kodenar | Kodenar | Kirandul (1 km) |
| 26 | Kuakonda | Kuwakonda | Bade Bacheli (23 km) |
| 27 | Kutrem | Kutrem | Kirandul (18 km) |
| 28 | Lawa | Hiroli | Kirandul (15 km) |
| 29 | Lendra | Maharahaurnar | Kirandul (15 km) |
| 30 | Madadi | Madadi | Kirandul (5 km) |
| 31 | Madenda | Sameli | Kirandul (31 km) |
| 32 | Madkamiras | Samalwar | Kirandul (9 km) |
| 33 | Mahrahaurnar | Maharahaurnar | Bade Bacheli (25 km) |
| 34 | Mailawada | Mailawada | Bade Bacheli (26 km) |
| 35 | Mendpal | Aranpur | Jagdalpur (130 km) |
| 36 | Muler | Nahadi | Kirandul (93 km) |
| 37 | Nahadi | Nahadi | Kirandul (50 km) |
| 38 | Nakulnar | Nakulnar | Bade Bacheli (23 km) |
| 39 | Nilawaya | Neelavaya | Kirandul (50 km) |
| 40 | Palnar | Palnar | Kirandul (18 km) |
| 41 | Pedka | Kutrem | Kirandul (17 km) |
| 42 | Penta | Maharahaurnar | Kirandul (16 km) |
| 43 | Perpa | Madadi | Kirandul (5 km) |
| 44 | Pirnar | Hiroli | Kirandul (8 km) |
| 45 | Potali | Potali | Jagdalpur (128 km) |
| 46 | Pujaripal | Burgum | Kirandul (35 km) |
| 47 | Purangel | Hiroli | Kirandul (35 km) |
| 48 | Renganar | Gadhmiri | Bade Bacheli (18 km) |
| 49 | Rewali | Revali | Kirandul (31 km) |
| 50 | Samalwar | Samalwar | Kirandul (8 km) |
| 51 | Sameli | Sameli | Kirandul (29 km) |
| 52 | Samgiri | Shyamgiri | Jagdalpur (130 km) |
| 53 | Taneli | Kutrem | Kirandul (17 km) |
| 54 | Tikanpal | Tikanpal | Kirandul (10 km) |
Population of Kuakonda Tehsil
The population profile of Kuakonda Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kuakonda Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,241 | 46,354 | 18,887 |
| Male Population | 32,146 | 22,370 | 9,776 |
| Female Population | 33,095 | 23,984 | 9,111 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,688 | 7,371 | 2,317 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,802 | 3,652 | 1,150 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,886 | 3,719 | 1,167 |
| Literate Population | 32,414 | 18,495 | 13,919 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,821 | 11,008 | 7,813 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,593 | 7,487 | 6,106 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,827 | 27,859 | 4,968 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,325 | 11,362 | 1,963 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,502 | 16,497 | 3,005 |
| Total Households | 15,354 | 10,716 | 4,638 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kuakonda Tehsil is around 65,241 people. This includes 32,146 males and 33,095 females. Rural population is about 46,354 (22,370 males and 23,984 females), while urban population is nearly 18,887 (9,776 males and 9,111 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,688 of the population, with 4,802 boys and 4,886 girls. Rural areas have 7,371 children, and urban areas have about 2,317 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 32,414 literate people in Kuakonda Tehsil, including 18,821 literate males and 13,593 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,495 individuals and urban literacy covers around 13,919 people.
- About 32,827 people in Kuakonda Tehsil are not literate, including 13,325 males and 19,502 females. Rural areas include 27,859 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,968 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,354 households, with 10,716 in villages and 4,638 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kuakonda Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,801 | 800 | 3,001 |
| SC Male Population | 1,903 | 415 | 1,488 |
| SC Female Population | 1,898 | 385 | 1,513 |
| Total ST Population | 45,286 | 41,052 | 4,234 |
| ST Male Population | 21,777 | 19,623 | 2,154 |
| ST Female Population | 23,509 | 21,429 | 2,080 |
| Population Density | 100 / km² | 72 / km² | 1,785 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kuakonda Tehsil is approximately 3,801 people, including 1,903 males and 1,898 females. Around 800 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,001 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kuakonda Tehsil is about 45,286 people, including 21,777 males and 23,509 females. Around 41,052 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,234 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 100 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 72 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,785 people per sq. km.