Kukda - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kukda is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Kukda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukda is 443688. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.38 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kukda

According to the 2011 Census, Kukda village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 606 males and 582 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.55%, with male literacy at 72.53% and female literacy at 48.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukda

Kukda 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 Kukda

Kukda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Kukda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kukda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukda

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

Health Facilities in Kukda

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

FAQs about Kukda