Kishunnagar - Ambikapur, Surguja

Kishunnagar is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kishunnagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishunnagar is 432949. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.2 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kishunnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kishunnagar village had a total population of 656 people, including 353 males and 303 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.96%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 65.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Kishunnagar

Kishunnagar 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 Kishunnagar

Kishunnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Kishunnagar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishunnagar

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

Health Facilities in Kishunnagar

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

FAQs about Kishunnagar