Kurenar - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kurenar is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Pakhanjur and around 157 km from Kanker. Kurenar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurenar is 448362. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.35 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kurenar 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 Kurenar

As per Census 2011, Kurenar village has a total population of 758 people, consisting of 385 males and 373 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 364 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurenar

Kurenar 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 Kurenar

Kurenar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Kurenar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kurenar is about 157 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurenar

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

Health Facilities in Kurenar

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

FAQs about Kurenar