Konad - Jafrabad, Jalna

Konad is a village situated in the Jafrabad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Jafferabad and around 70 km from Jalna. Konad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konad is 547463. The village covers a total geographical area of 1047.6 hectares and falls under the 431206 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Konad

According to the 2011 Census, Konad village had a total population of 2,132 people, including 1,143 males and 989 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 83.94% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Konad

Konad 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 Konad

Konad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Konad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Konad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konad

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

Health Facilities in Konad

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

FAQs about Konad