Kunkuri Kalan - Batouli, Surguja

Kunkuri Kalan is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kunkuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunkuri Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunkuri Kalan is 433527. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.26 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kunkuri 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 Sitapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kunkuri Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kunkuri Kalan village had a total population of 2,083 people, including 1,017 males and 1,066 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,303.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunkuri Kalan

Kunkuri 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 Kunkuri Kalan

Kunkuri Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Kunkuri Kalan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kunkuri Kalan is about 30 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 Kunkuri Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kunkuri 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 Kunkuri Kalan village are given below:

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