Kunkuni Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kunkuni is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kunkuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunkuni is 435237. The village covers a total geographical area of 922.39 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kunkuni

As per Census 2011, Kunkuni village has a total population of 2,258 people, consisting of 1,101 males and 1,157 females. The village has 584 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,394 literate and 864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 390 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kunkuni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kunkuni

Kunkuni 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 Kunkuni

Kunkuni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kunkuni is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kunkuni is about 34 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 Kunkuni

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

Health Facilities in Kunkuni

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

FAQs about Kunkuni