Konkona - Gasuapara, South Garo Hills
Konkona is a village situated in the Gasuapara subdivision of South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gasuapara and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Baghmara.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Konkona is 275999. The village falls under the 794102 pincode.
Konkona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Konkona
According to the 2011 Census, Konkona village had a total population of 192 people, including 94 males and 98 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.42%, with male literacy at 67.07% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.
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 Population | 192 | 94 | 98 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 192 | 94 | 98 |
| Literate Population | 98 | 55 | 43 |
| Illiterate Population | 94 | 39 | 55 |
Nearby Villages of Konkona
Konkona is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Konkona
Konkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Baghmara to Konkona is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Konkona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Konkona village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Konkona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Konkona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Konkona
Where is Konkona located?
Konkona village is located in Gasuapara Subdivision, South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Konkona?
The pincode of Konkona is 794102.
What is the population of Konkona?
Konkona had a total population of 192, including 94 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Konkona?
Konkona had 38 households.
What is the literacy rate in Konkona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konkona was 62.42%. Male literacy was 67.07% and female literacy was 57.33%.