Konal - Shorapur, Yadgir

Konal is a village situated in the Shorapur taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shorapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Yadgir. Devatkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konal is 621002. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.09 hectares and falls under the 585290 pincode. Shorapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Konal

According to the 2011 Census, Konal village had a total population of 1,505 people, including 732 males and 773 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.76%, with male literacy at 77.48% and female literacy at 49.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Konal

Konal 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 Konal

Public transport in the Konal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thangundi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shorapur to Konal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Konal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konal

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

Health Facilities in Konal

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

FAQs about Konal