Kongora - Jharigan, Nabarangpur

Kongora is a village situated in the Jharigan tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Jharigan and around 114 km from Nabarangapur . Chakalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kongora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kongora is 427530. The village covers a total geographical area of 901 hectares and falls under the 764076 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kongora

According to the 2011 Census, Kongora village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 525 males and 504 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.24%, with male literacy at 26.47% and female literacy at 11.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Kongora

Kongora 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 Kongora

Kongora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Kongora is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Kongora is about 114 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 Kongora

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

Health Facilities in Kongora

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

FAQs about Kongora