Kanfad - Chhura, Gariyaband

Kanfad is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Chhura and around 119 km from Raipur. Mudhipani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanfad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanfad is 445346. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.62 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kanfad

According to the 2011 Census, Kanfad village had a total population of 772 people, including 374 males and 398 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.54%, with male literacy at 67.10% and female literacy at 35.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 743.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanfad

Kanfad 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 Kanfad

Kanfad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nawapara Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Kanfad is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kanfad is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanfad

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

Health Facilities in Kanfad

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

FAQs about Kanfad