Kognara

Kognara is a village located in Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Gharghoda (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Charbhantha is the gram panchayat of Kognara village.

Here you can discover what makes Kognara unique in its vibrant Gharghoda-Raigarh region. You’ll see Kognara’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 Kognara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kognara is 434707. The village spans a total geographical area of 406.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496111. Gharghoda is nearest town to Kognara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kognara 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 Dharamjaigarh 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 Kognara

Population of Kognara

According to the 2011 Census, Kognara has a total population of about 678, with approximately 332 males and 346 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 604. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.51%, with male literacy at about 63.25% and female literacy near 42.20%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kognara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kognara

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

Nearby Villages of Kognara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kognara