Kon - Panvel, Raigad

Kon is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Panvel and around 57 km from Alibag. Kon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kon is 553464. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kon

According to the 2011 Census, Kon village had a total population of 2,187 people, including 1,182 males and 1,005 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 76.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Kon

Kon 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 Kon

Kon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikhale, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Kon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kon is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kon

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

Health Facilities in Kon

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

FAQs about Kon