Kukri Jhariya - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kukri Jhariya is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khairpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukri Jhariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukri Jhariya is 435238. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.81 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kukri Jhariya

As per Census 2011, Kukri Jhariya village has a total population of 146 people, consisting of 75 males and 71 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kukri Jhariya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kukri Jhariya

Kukri Jhariya 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 Kukri Jhariya

Kukri Jhariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kukri Jhariya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kukri Jhariya is about 40 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 Kukri Jhariya

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

Health Facilities in Kukri Jhariya

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

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