Kona - Nandapur, Koraput

Kona is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. K Hinbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kona is 429947. The village covers a total geographical area of 411 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kona

According to the 2011 Census, Kona village had a total population of 696 people, including 346 males and 350 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.54%, with male literacy at 39.48% and female literacy at 7.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 571.

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

Kona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darliput, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kona is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kona is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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