Kurutola - Aamabeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kurutola is a village situated in the Aamabeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Antagarh and around 113 km from Kanker. Changodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurutola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurutola is 448122. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.49 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kurutola

According to the 2011 Census, Kurutola village had a total population of 153 people, including 71 males and 82 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurutola

Kurutola 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 Kurutola

Kurutola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Kurutola is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kurutola is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurutola

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

Health Facilities in Kurutola

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

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