Kurdi - Malkharoda, Sakti

Kurdi is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Malkharoda and around 72 km from Janjgir. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurdi is 437300. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.98 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kurdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurdi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurdi village had a total population of 831 people, including 378 males and 453 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,198 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 73.77% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 782.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population831378453
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165462
Scheduled Castes (SC)782357425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population450239211
Illiterate Population381139242

Nearby Villages of Kurdi

Kurdi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NawaparaEast1.17 km
KurdaWest1.58 km
ChhaporaSouth2.31 km
BarbhathaSouth-East2.40 km
NagjharNorth2.54 km
KharriNorth-East2.79 km
MahuldeepSouth-West3.00 km
KhemadaEast3.04 km
BilaigarhEast3.43 km
Bade SipatNorth-West3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurdi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kurdi. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Kurdi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kurdi 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 Kurdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kurdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kurdi

Where is Kurdi located?

Kurdi village is located in Malkharoda Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kurdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurdi is Kurda.

What is the pincode of Kurdi?

The pincode of Kurdi is 495691.

What is the population of Kurdi?

Kurdi had a total population of 831, including 378 males and 453 females.

How many households are there in Kurdi?

Kurdi had 226 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurdi was 62.94%. Male literacy was 73.77% and female literacy was 53.96%.