Kurda Village - Darhi, Bemetara

Kurda is a village situated in the Darhi tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from Bemetara and around 95 km from Durg. Kurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurda is 441932. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.78 hectares and falls under the 491335 pincode. Bemetara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kurda

As per Census 2011, Kurda village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 317 males and 323 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurda

Kurda 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 Kurda

Kurda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bemetara to Kurda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kurda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurda

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

Health Facilities in Kurda

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

FAQs about Kurda