Lurka

Lurka is a village located in Sarangarh tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Sarangarh (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Kharmharpali is the gram panchayat of Lurka village.

Here you can discover what makes Lurka unique in its vibrant Sarangarh-Raigarh region. You’ll see Lurka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lurka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lurka is 435427. The village spans a total geographical area of 19.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496445. Sarangarh is nearest town to Lurka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lurka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lurka

Population of Lurka

According to the 2011 Census, Lurka has a total population of about 104, with approximately 55 males and 49 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 104. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.54%, with male literacy at about 76.36% and female literacy near 44.90%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lurka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lurka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lurka. As per the 2011 stats, Lurka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lurka

Knowing the nearby villages of Lurka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lurka.

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