Khurus Lenga - Tamnar, Raigarh

Khurus Lenga is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khuruslenga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurus Lenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurus Lenga is 434845. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.54 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Khurus Lenga

According to the 2011 Census, Khurus Lenga village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 848 males and 812 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 60.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 740.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurus Lenga

Khurus Lenga 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 Khurus Lenga

Khurus Lenga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Khurus Lenga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Khurus Lenga is about 33 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 Khurus Lenga

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

Health Facilities in Khurus Lenga

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

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