Kognara - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Kognara is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Charbhantha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kognara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kognara is 434707. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.31 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kognara

According to the 2011 Census, Kognara village had a total population of 678 people, including 332 males and 346 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.27%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 49.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Kognara

Kognara 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 Kognara

Kognara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kognara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kognara is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kognara

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

Health Facilities in Kognara

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

FAQs about Kognara