Kuramajhar - Sonakhan, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kuramajhar is a village situated in the Sonakhan tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Kasdol and around 138 km from Raipur. Kurmajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuramajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuramajhar is 444099. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.61 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Pithora is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kuramajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kuramajhar village had a total population of 256 people, including 128 males and 128 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.13%, with male literacy at 80.53% and female literacy at 60.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuramajhar

Kuramajhar 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 Kuramajhar

Kuramajhar 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithora to Kuramajhar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kuramajhar is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuramajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kuramajhar

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

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