Kurma - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Kurma is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Baloda and around 25 km from Janjgir. Kurama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurma is 436685. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.13 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kurma

According to the 2011 Census, Kurma village had a total population of 1,780 people, including 903 males and 877 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.03%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 56.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 775, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurma

Kurma 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 Kurma

Kurma 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 Kothari Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Kurma is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kurma is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurma

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

Health Facilities in Kurma

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

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