Kuhi Khurd - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Kuhi Khurd is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kuhikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhi Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhi Khurd is 440974. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.08 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kuhi Khurd 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 Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhi Khurd village had a total population of 744 people, including 352 males and 392 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 60.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhi Khurd

Kuhi Khurd 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 Khurd

Kuhi Khurd 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 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Kuhi Khurd is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kuhi Khurd is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhi Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Kuhi Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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