Kansa - Dabhra, Sakti

Kansa is a village situated in the Dabhra tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Dabhra and around 90 km from Janjgir. Kansa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansa is 437124. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.1 hectares and falls under the 495688 pincode. Dabhra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kansa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kansa

According to the 2011 Census, Kansa village had a total population of 2,486 people, including 1,253 males and 1,233 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 55.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansa

Kansa 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 Kansa

Kansa 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 Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dabhra to Kansa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kansa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansa

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

Health Facilities in Kansa

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

FAQs about Kansa