Konaskeli - Kersai, Simdega

Konaskeli is a village situated in the Kersai subdivision of Simdega district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kersai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Simdega. Baghdega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konaskeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konaskeli is 376530. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 835212 pincode.

Konaskeli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Konaskeli

As per Census 2011, Konaskeli village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 605 males and 585 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,158 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,190605585
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,158591567
Literate Population709405304
Illiterate Population481200281

Nearby Villages of Konaskeli

Konaskeli 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)
PakartoliSouth2.09 km
KusumdegiEast2.52 km
GorairjorNorth-West2.57 km
PaharsaraSouth-East3.03 km
BaghdegaNorth3.31 km
KorkotjorWest4.16 km
KongserabasarEast4.31 km
KhandanisanSouth4.85 km
DeobahargindraEast5.01 km
KarrajhariaNorth-East5.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konaskeli

Konaskeli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Simdega to Konaskeli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konaskeli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Konaskeli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Konaskeli

Where is Konaskeli located?

Konaskeli village is located in Kersai Subdivision, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konaskeli?

The Gram Panchayat of Konaskeli is Baghdega.

What is the pincode of Konaskeli?

The pincode of Konaskeli is 835212.

What is the population of Konaskeli?

Konaskeli has a total population of 1,190, including 605 males and 585 females.

How many households are there in Konaskeli?

There are 202 households in Konaskeli.

What is the literacy rate in Konaskeli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konaskeli is 59.58%. Male literacy is 66.94% and female literacy is 51.97%.