Kurlu - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Kurlu is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Chirbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurlu is 439657. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.67 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kurlu

According to the 2011 Census, Kurlu village had a total population of 329 people, including 162 males and 167 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 76.60% and female literacy at 50.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurlu

Kurlu 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 Kurlu

Kurlu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Kurlu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Kurlu is about 24 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 Kurlu

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

Health Facilities in Kurlu

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

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