Kurchundi - Basna, Mahasamund

Kurchundi is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kurchundi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurchundi is 445815. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.43 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurchundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurchundi village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 561 males and 576 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.71%, with male literacy at 79.35% and female literacy at 60.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurchundi

Kurchundi 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 Kurchundi

Kurchundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Kurchundi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kurchundi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurchundi

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

Health Facilities in Kurchundi

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

FAQs about Kurchundi