Kurkunga

Kurkunga is a village located in Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Kunkuri (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Kurkunga village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kurkunga unique in its vibrant Kunkuri-Jashpur region. You’ll see Kurkunga’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 Kurkunga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurkunga is 433983. The village spans a total geographical area of 612.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496225. Jashpur Nagar is nearest town to Kurkunga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurkunga 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 Kunkuri 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 Kurkunga

Population of Kurkunga

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkunga has a total population of about 1,343, with approximately 660 males and 683 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 199 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 13 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 678. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.32%, with male literacy at about 71.21% and female literacy near 53.73%. There are around 312 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurkunga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurkunga

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkunga

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

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