Kukricholi Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kukricholi is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Barbhouna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukricholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukricholi is 435171. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.78 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kukricholi 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 Kukricholi

As per Census 2011, Kukricholi village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 125 males and 136 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukricholi

Kukricholi 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 Kukricholi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kukricholi. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kukricholi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kukricholi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukricholi

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

Health Facilities in Kukricholi

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

FAQs about Kukricholi