Konga - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Konga is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Konga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konga is 214369. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.58 hectares and falls under the 231212 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

Konga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Konga

According to the 2011 Census, Konga village had a total population of 3,051 people, including 1,542 males and 1,509 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.13%, with male literacy at 62.31% and female literacy at 33.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,687.

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

Nearby Villages of Konga

Konga 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 Konga

Konga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Konga is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Konga is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konga

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

Health Facilities in Konga

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

FAQs about Konga