Kudkai - Pendra, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kudkai is a village situated in the Pendra tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Pendra and around 104 km from Bilaspur. Kudkai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudkai is 437602. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.52 hectares and falls under the 495119 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kudkai

As per Census 2011, Kudkai village has a total population of 1,962 people, consisting of 979 males and 983 females. The village has 567 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,197 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,962979983
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259141118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1337063
Scheduled Tribes (ST)401723
Literate Population1,197694503
Illiterate Population765285480

Nearby Villages of Kudkai

Kudkai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KudriNorth-East1.89 km
PatgawanSouth-West1.97 km
AdbharWest2.35 km
SewraNorth-West2.47 km
JhabarSouth-East2.96 km
BandhiWest3.26 km
Latkoni KalanSouth3.46 km
PandrikharNorth-East3.71 km
MajhganwanNorth-West3.95 km
AndiNorth4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudkai

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kudkai. The nearest railway station is Pendra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Kudkai is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kudkai is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudkai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudkai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kudkai

Where is Kudkai located?

Kudkai village is located in Pendra Tehsil, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kudkai?

Kudkai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudkai?

The pincode of Kudkai is 495119.

What is the population of Kudkai?

Kudkai has a total population of 1,962, including 979 males and 983 females.

How many households are there in Kudkai?

There are 567 households in Kudkai.

What is the literacy rate in Kudkai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudkai is 61.01%. Male literacy is 70.89% and female literacy is 51.17%.