Kendatikra - Lailunga, Raigarh

Kendatikra is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Rudukela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendatikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendatikra is 434560. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.67 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kendatikra

According to the 2011 Census, Kendatikra village had a total population of 498 people, including 246 males and 252 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.53%, with male literacy at 70.56% and female literacy at 54.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendatikra

Kendatikra 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 Kendatikra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kendatikra. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Kendatikra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kendatikra is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendatikra

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

Health Facilities in Kendatikra

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

FAQs about Kendatikra