Khursia - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Khursia is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarangarh and around 40 km from Raigarh. Khursi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khursia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khursia is 435538. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.57 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khursia

According to the 2011 Census, Khursia village had a total population of 875 people, including 444 males and 431 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 62.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 760, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Khursia

Khursia 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 Khursia

Khursia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Khursia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Khursia is about 40 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 Khursia

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

Health Facilities in Khursia

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

FAQs about Khursia