Kunkuri
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Kunkuri | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 22°45′N 83°57′E / 22.75°N 83.95°E | |
Country | India |
State | Chhattisgarh |
District | Jashpur |
Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 13,846 |
Languages | |
• Official | Kurukh |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 496225 |
Vehicle registration | CG |
Kunkuri is a small town in Chhattisgarh, India. It is a tehsil of Jashpur district. It has Chhattisgarh's largest Catholic church, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jashpur.
Geography
Kunkuri is located at 22°45′N 83°57′E / 22.75°N 83.95°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 468 m (1,535 ft).
Transport
Three roads out of this township lead to the Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha states of India. It is situated at the intersection of NH-78 and NH-43.
Demographics
Kunkuri's population has a mix of tribals (mainly Oraons), Hindus, Jains, Christians and Muslims. As per 2011 census, the population of Kunkuri town is 13,846.[2]
Health facilities
Kunkuri is the centre of healthcare for nearby villages. There are some good hospitals located in the main town.
School
There are 23 schools including government school.
Loyola English Medium School
Loyola Higher Secondary School
J.N Convent School
St. Mary's School
Nirmala School Naawatoli
Sarswati Shishu Mandir School
Gov. Boys H.S School Kunkuri
Gov. Girls School
Mahima Vikash School
D.A.V Public School
shop
There are 4 famous shop
1) Tufez Music Center (Bus Stand Road Kunkuri)
2) Rara medical (Bus Stand Road Kunkuri)
3) Parik Hotel (Bus Stand Kunkuri)
4) Madhuban Hotel (Jashpur Main Road Kunkuri)