Kaundkera - Rajim, Gariyaband

Kaundkera is a village situated in the Rajim tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Rajim and around 57 km from Raipur. Koundkera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaundkera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaundkera is 444843. The village covers a total geographical area of 1509.24 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kaundkera

According to the 2011 Census, Kaundkera village had a total population of 4,998 people, including 2,507 males and 2,491 females, living in 1,106 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 63.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaundkera

Kaundkera 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 Kaundkera

Kaundkera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Kaundkera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kaundkera is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaundkera

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

Health Facilities in Kaundkera

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

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