Konbir - Basia, Gumla

Konbir is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Konbir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konbir is 375921. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

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

Population of Konbir

As per Census 2011, Konbir village has a total population of 2,434 people, consisting of 1,195 males and 1,239 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,632 literate and 802 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,088 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4341,1951,239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273137136
Scheduled Castes (SC)207106101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,088513575
Literate Population1,632862770
Illiterate Population802333469

Nearby Villages of Konbir

Konbir 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)
SidmaNorth-West1.76 km
BhagideraNorth1.85 km
GuramEast2.09 km
KelgaWest2.54 km
SiribiraNorth-West2.80 km
SaraidihSouth-East3.10 km
AreyaSouth3.24 km
SolangbiraNorth-West3.24 km
BasiyaNorth-East3.27 km
LaungaSouth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konbir

Konbir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Konbir is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konbir

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Konbir

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Konbir 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 Konbir

Where is Konbir located?

Konbir village is located in Basia Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konbir?

Konbir is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Konbir?

The pincode of Konbir is 835207.

What is the population of Konbir?

Konbir has a total population of 2,434, including 1,195 males and 1,239 females.

How many households are there in Konbir?

There are 495 households in Konbir.

What is the literacy rate in Konbir?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konbir is 67.05%. Male literacy is 72.13% and female literacy is 62.15%.