Kunjara

Kunjara is a village located in Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kunkuri (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Kunjara village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kunjara unique in its vibrant Kunkuri-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kunjara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kunjara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kunjara is 434010. The village spans a total geographical area of 311.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496225. Jashpur Nagar is nearest town to Kunjara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kunjara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kunjara

Population of Kunjara

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjara has a total population of about 824, with approximately 444 males and 380 females. The sex ratio is around 855 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 184 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 262. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.71%, with male literacy at about 70.95% and female literacy near 55.26%. There are around 189 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kunjara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kunjara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kunjara. As per the 2011 stats, Kunjara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kunjara

Knowing the nearby villages of Kunjara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kunjara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kunjara