Kukura Phuia (Santipur) - Naharkatiya, Dibrugarh
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is a village situated in the Naharkatiya subdivision of Dibrugarh district, Assam. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naharkatiya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dibrugarh. Dighalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is 292269. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.5 hectares and falls under the 786614 pincode. Naharkatiya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
According to the 2011 Census, Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village had a total population of 766 people, including 382 males and 384 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.51%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 84.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 766 | 382 | 384 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 99 | 43 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 597 | 320 | 277 |
| Illiterate Population | 169 | 62 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) 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 Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kukura Phuia (Santipur).
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naharkatiya to Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dibrugarh to Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kukura Phuia (Santipur)
Where is Kukura Phuia (Santipur) located?
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) village is located in Naharkatiya Subdivision, Dibrugarh district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kukura Phuia (Santipur)?
The Gram Panchayat of Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is Dighalia.
What is the pincode of Kukura Phuia (Santipur)?
The pincode of Kukura Phuia (Santipur) is 786614.
What is the population of Kukura Phuia (Santipur)?
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) had a total population of 766, including 382 males and 384 females.
How many households are there in Kukura Phuia (Santipur)?
Kukura Phuia (Santipur) had 157 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kukura Phuia (Santipur)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kukura Phuia (Santipur) was 89.51%. Male literacy was 94.40% and female literacy was 84.45%.