Kondkel - Lailunga, Raigarh

Kondkel is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kondkel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kondkel is 434617. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.92 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kondkel 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 Kondkel

According to the 2011 Census, Kondkel village had a total population of 747 people, including 375 males and 372 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.68%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 53.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Kondkel

Kondkel 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 Kondkel

Kondkel 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 Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Kondkel is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kondkel is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kondkel

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

Health Facilities in Kondkel

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

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