Kardona - Arakera, Raichur

Kardona is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Devadurga and around 76 km from Raichur. Kothadoddi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kardona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kardona is 600692. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.05 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kardona

As per Census 2011, Kardona village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 109 males and 114 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population223109114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351817
Scheduled Castes (SC)1919695
Scheduled Tribes (ST)927
Literate Population864937
Illiterate Population1376077

Nearby Villages of Kardona

Kardona 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)
PiligundSouth1.85 km
JaradbandiEast2.14 km
MallinaikandoddiWest2.36 km
HonkatmalliNorth-East2.39 km
PilikalNorth-West2.44 km
MalkamdinniWest2.61 km
HemnurNorth3.43 km
Hal-jadaldinniSouth-East3.43 km
KothdoddiWest4.01 km
ShivangiSouth-East4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kardona

Kardona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yadalapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Kardona is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kardona is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kardona

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

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

Health Facilities in Kardona

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

Where is Kardona located?

Kardona village is located in Arakera Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kardona?

The Gram Panchayat of Kardona is Kothadoddi.

What is the pincode of Kardona?

The pincode of Kardona is 584111.

What is the population of Kardona?

Kardona has a total population of 223, including 109 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Kardona?

There are 34 households in Kardona.

What is the literacy rate in Kardona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kardona is 38.57%. Male literacy is 44.95% and female literacy is 32.46%.