Konpara - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Konpara is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Konpara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konpara is 434718. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.99 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Konpara 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 Konpara

According to the 2011 Census, Konpara village had a total population of 763 people, including 380 males and 383 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.46%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Konpara

Konpara 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 Konpara

Konpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Konpara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Konpara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konpara

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

Health Facilities in Konpara

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

FAQs about Konpara