Kunkuri
| Kunkuri | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Kunkuri  Kunkuri Location in Chhattisgarh, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°45′N 83°57′E / 22.75°N 83.95°ECoordinates: 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 |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 496225 |
| Vehicle registration | CG |
Kunkuri is a small town in Chhattisgarh, India. It is a tehsil of Jashpur district. It has Asia's second 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, 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. Holycross hospital is notable for its good medical facilities.
Schools
There are 23 schools including government school.