Kurmibhaona - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Kurmibhaona is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kurmibhaona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurmibhaona is 434721. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.52 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kurmibhaona

As per Census 2011, Kurmibhaona village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 287 males and 274 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 381 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurmibhaona are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurmibhaona

Kurmibhaona 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 Kurmibhaona

Kurmibhaona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Kurmibhaona is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kurmibhaona is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurmibhaona

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

Health Facilities in Kurmibhaona

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

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