Kardana - Batouli, Surguja

Kardana is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kardana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kardana is 433534. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.22 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kardana

As per Census 2011, Kardana village has a total population of 945 people, consisting of 465 males and 480 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 795 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population945465480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1698584
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)795390405
Literate Population325191134
Illiterate Population620274346

Nearby Villages of Kardana

Kardana 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)
GovindpurEast2.97 km
LaiguNorth3.85 km
ChirangaNorth4.18 km
BhatkoNorth-East4.77 km
ChiparkayaSouth-East4.93 km
Askara Alias MadwasaraiSouth5.26 km
SamaniyaWest5.66 km
AmgaonWest6.37 km
SaraswatipurNorth-East6.38 km
Kaljiwa Alias MaltipurSouth-West6.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kardana

Kardana 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 105.7 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 Ambikapur to Kardana is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kardana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kardana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kardana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kardana

Where is Kardana located?

Kardana village is located in Batouli Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kardana?

Kardana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kardana?

The pincode of Kardana is 497101.

What is the population of Kardana?

Kardana has a total population of 945, including 465 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Kardana?

There are 225 households in Kardana.

What is the literacy rate in Kardana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kardana is 34.39%. Male literacy is 41.08% and female literacy is 27.92%.