Karkonda - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Karkonda is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Pakhanjur and around 150 km from Kanker. Shankernagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkonda is 448354. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.48 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karkonda

As per Census 2011, Karkonda village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 117 males and 122 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karkonda

Karkonda 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 Karkonda

Karkonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Karkonda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Karkonda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkonda

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

Health Facilities in Karkonda

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

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