Kena - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kena is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kena village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kena is 445981. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.26 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kena

According to the 2011 Census, Kena village had a total population of 1,208 people, including 606 males and 602 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Kena

Kena 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 Kena

Kena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kena is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kena is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kena

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

Health Facilities in Kena

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

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