Kona - Wani, Yavatmal

Kona is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Konha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kona is 543967. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.94 hectares and falls under the 445402 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kona

According to the 2011 Census, Kona village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 614 males and 580 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.80%, with male literacy at 95.92% and female literacy at 85.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Kona

Kona 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 Kona

Public transport in the Kona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majri Khadan, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Kona is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kona is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kona

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

Health Facilities in Kona

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

FAQs about Kona