Kurri - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kurri is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurri is 447609. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.15 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kurri

According to the 2011 Census, Kurri village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 523 males and 551 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.17%, with male literacy at 73.58% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 911.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurri

Kurri 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 Kurri

Kurri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kurri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kurri is about 35 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 Kurri

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

Health Facilities in Kurri

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

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