Kurkuriya

Kurkuriya is a village located in Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Bagicha (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Sardhapath is the gram panchayat of Kurkuriya village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurkuriya unique in its vibrant Bagicha-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kurkuriya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurkuriya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurkuriya is 433584. The village spans a total geographical area of 1360.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493221. Bagicha is nearest town to Kurkuriya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurkuriya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jashpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurkuriya

Population of Kurkuriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkuriya has a total population of about 795, with approximately 410 males and 385 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 171 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 304. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.26%, with male literacy at about 50.49% and female literacy near 31.43%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurkuriya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurkuriya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurkuriya. As per the 2011 stats, Kurkuriya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurkuriya

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurkuriya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurkuriya.

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