Kunkuni

Kunkuni is a village located in Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsia (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Kunkuni village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kunkuni is 435237. The village spans a total geographical area of 922.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496661. Kharsia is nearest town to Kunkuni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kunkuni 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 Kharsia 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.

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Population of Kunkuni

According to the 2011 Census, Kunkuni has a total population of about 2,258, with approximately 1,101 males and 1,157 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 336 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 390 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,117. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.74%, with male literacy at about 74.11% and female literacy near 49.96%. There are around 584 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kunkuni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,258 1,101 1,157
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 336 164 172
Scheduled Castes (SC) 390 199 191
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,117 542 575
Literate Population 1,394 816 578
Illiterate Population 864 285 579

Connectivity of Kunkuni

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Kunkuni

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kunkuni

Where is Kunkuni located?

Kunkuni village is situated in Kharsia Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunkuni?

Kunkuni serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Kunkuni?

The pincode of Kunkuni is 496661, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kunkuni as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kunkuni is 2,258, with 1,101 males and 1,157 females.

How many households are there in Kunkuni as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kunkuni village has a total of 584 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kunkuni as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kunkuni is 61.74%. The male literacy rate is 74.11%, while the female literacy rate is 49.96%.