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

As per Census 2011, Kondkel village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 375 males and 372 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 449 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population747375372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004951
Scheduled Castes (SC)955144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)449228221
Literate Population412241171
Illiterate Population335134201

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KenkrajhariyaSouth-East1.70 km
TatkelaNorth-West2.23 km
KhairbahalNorth2.41 km
PiparahiEast2.50 km
GerupaniSouth-East2.55 km
SubaraNorth-East2.67 km
NaharkelaWest2.89 km
AinkraSouth3.95 km
KeshalaNorth-West4.00 km
TolageSouth4.24 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kondkel

Where is Kondkel located?

Kondkel village is located in Lailunga Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kondkel?

Kondkel is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kondkel?

The pincode of Kondkel is 496113.

What is the population of Kondkel?

Kondkel has a total population of 747, including 375 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Kondkel?

There are 200 households in Kondkel.

What is the literacy rate in Kondkel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kondkel is 55.15%. Male literacy is 64.27% and female literacy is 45.97%.