Kolendra - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Kolendra is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kolendra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolendra is 440548. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.25 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kolendra

According to the 2011 Census, Kolendra village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 542 males and 488 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 62.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolendra

Kolendra 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 Kolendra

Kolendra 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 Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Kolendra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kolendra is about 30 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 Kolendra

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

Health Facilities in Kolendra

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

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