Hukra - Katghora, Korba

Hukra is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Hunkra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hukra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hukra is 435865. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Hukra

According to the 2011 Census, Hukra village had a total population of 1,260 people, including 634 males and 626 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 85.53% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Hukra

Hukra 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 Hukra

Hukra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Hukra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Hukra is about 29 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 Hukra

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

Health Facilities in Hukra

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

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