Konda - Kukshi, Dhar

Konda is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Konda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konda is 475469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1328.45 hectares and falls under the 454335 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Konda

According to the 2011 Census, Konda village had a total population of 2,858 people, including 1,478 males and 1,380 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.77%, with male literacy at 65.05% and female literacy at 44.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 963.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8581,4781,380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395219176
Scheduled Castes (SC)19610195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963484479
Literate Population1,349819530
Illiterate Population1,509659850

Nearby Villages of Konda

Konda 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)
NawadpuraEast2.65 km
ChandankhediSouth-East3.75 km
AmaljhumaNorth3.99 km
AjgaonWest4.78 km
MolkhadEast5.35 km
PadiyalNorth-West5.40 km
BhawriyaNorth-East5.51 km
BijasanSouth5.58 km
AmlaliSouth-East5.82 km
KikarwasSouth-West6.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konda

Konda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Konda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Konda is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Konda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Konda

Where is Konda located?

Konda village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konda?

Konda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Konda?

The pincode of Konda is 454335.

What is the population of Konda?

Konda had a total population of 2,858, including 1,478 males and 1,380 females.

How many households are there in Konda?

Konda had 557 households.

What is the literacy rate in Konda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konda was 54.77%. Male literacy was 65.05% and female literacy was 44.02%.