Konkona - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Konkona is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Konkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konkona is 436085. The village covers a total geographical area of 3646.76 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Konkona

According to the 2011 Census, Konkona village had a total population of 2,588 people, including 1,274 males and 1,314 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.71%, with male literacy at 62.37% and female literacy at 45.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,020.

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

Nearby Villages of Konkona

Konkona 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 Konkona

Konkona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Konkona is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Konkona is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konkona

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

Health Facilities in Konkona

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

FAQs about Konkona