Kuhkuha - Kurud, Dhamtari

Kuhkuha is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Kuhkuha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhkuha is 446874. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.08 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kuhkuha

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhkuha village had a total population of 1,178 people, including 607 males and 571 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 71.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhkuha

Kuhkuha 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 Kuhkuha

Kuhkuha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Kuhkuha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Kuhkuha is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhkuha

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

Health Facilities in Kuhkuha

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

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