Kuhi Kalan - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Kuhi Kalan is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kuhikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhi Kalan is 440973. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.12 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kuhi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuhi Kalan

As per Census 2011, Kuhi Kalan village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 433 males and 443 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 561 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuhi Kalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kuhi Kalan

Kuhi Kalan 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 Kuhi Kalan

Kuhi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Kuhi Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kuhi Kalan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhi Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kuhi Kalan

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

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