Kuchi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kuchi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Palari and around 75 km from Raipur. Kuchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchi is 443903. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.54 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kuchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchi village had a total population of 848 people, including 437 males and 411 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 48.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchi

Kuchi 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 Kuchi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuchi. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Kuchi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kuchi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchi

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

Health Facilities in Kuchi

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

FAQs about Kuchi