Konar - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Konar is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Pamgarh and around 34 km from Janjgir. Konar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konar is 437036. The village covers a total geographical area of 918.35 hectares and falls under the 495663 pincode. Rahaud is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Konar

As per Census 2011, Konar village has a total population of 4,243 people, consisting of 2,078 males and 2,165 females. The village has 939 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 604 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,698 literate and 1,545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 900 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Konar

Konar 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 Konar

Konar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotmi Sonan Hlt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahaud to Konar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Konar is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konar

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

Health Facilities in Konar

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

FAQs about Konar