Kurru Bhantha - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kurru Bhantha is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Badejampali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurru Bhantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurru Bhantha is 435246. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.53 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kurru Bhantha 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 Kurru Bhantha

According to the 2011 Census, Kurru Bhantha village had a total population of 1,076 people, including 559 males and 517 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 90.02% and female literacy at 63.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurru Bhantha

Kurru Bhantha 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 Kurru Bhantha

Kurru Bhantha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kurru Bhantha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kurru Bhantha is about 30 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 Kurru Bhantha

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

Health Facilities in Kurru Bhantha

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

FAQs about Kurru Bhantha