Konge - Kanke, Ranchi

Konge is a village situated in the Kanke subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanke and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Jaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konge is 373540. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Konge village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanke Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Konge

According to the 2011 Census, Konge village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 652 males and 624 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.96%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 51.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 808.

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

Nearby Villages of Konge

Konge 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 Konge

Konge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Argora, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Konge is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konge

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

Health Facilities in Konge

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

FAQs about Konge