Kanga - Mardapal, Kondagaon

Kanga is a village situated in the Mardapal tehsil of Kondagaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Kondagaon and around 110 km from Jagdalpur. Kanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanga is 448748. The village covers a total geographical area of 1330.05 hectares and falls under the 494226 pincode. Kondagaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kanga village had a total population of 1,021 people, including 517 males and 504 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.62%, with male literacy at 41.65% and female literacy at 27.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanga

Kanga 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 Kanga

Public transport in the Kanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Silak Jhori, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kondagaon to Kanga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagdalpur to Kanga is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanga

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

Health Facilities in Kanga

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

FAQs about Kanga