Kurraha Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kurraha is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Sarangarh and around 50 km from Raigarh. Kurraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurraha is 435484. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.07 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kurraha 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 Kurraha

As per Census 2011, Kurraha village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 323 males and 379 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 669 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurraha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurraha

Kurraha 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 Kurraha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kurraha. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kurraha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kurraha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurraha

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

Health Facilities in Kurraha

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

FAQs about Kurraha