Konabai - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Konabai is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kanabai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konabai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konabai is 425445. The village covers a total geographical area of 925 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Konabai

As per Census 2011, Konabai village has a total population of 504 people, consisting of 244 males and 260 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Konabai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population504244260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)835231
Scheduled Castes (SC)362214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462220242
Literate Population1568868
Illiterate Population348156192

Nearby Villages of Konabai

Konabai 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 Konabai

Konabai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Konabai.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Konabai is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Konabai is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konabai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Konabai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Konabai

Where is Konabai located?

Konabai village is located in Bishamakatak Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konabai?

The Gram Panchayat of Konabai is Kanabai.

What is the pincode of Konabai?

The pincode of Konabai is 765019.

What is the population of Konabai?

Konabai has a total population of 504, including 244 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Konabai?

There are 118 households in Konabai.

What is the literacy rate in Konabai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konabai is 30.95%. Male literacy is 36.07% and female literacy is 26.15%.