Kurru - Gobra Nawapara, Raipur

Kurru is a village situated in the Gobra Nawapara tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Abhanpur and around 27 km from Raipur. Kurru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurru is 444648. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.73 hectares and falls under the 493661 pincode. Abhanpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kurru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kurru

According to the 2011 Census, Kurru village had a total population of 1,648 people, including 826 males and 822 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.78%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 632, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Kurru 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

Kurru 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 Abhanpur Junction, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Abhanpur to Kurru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kurru is about 27 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

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

Health Facilities in Kurru

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 village are given below:

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