Kurrutola - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kurrutola is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kurrutola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurrutola is 447449. The village covers a total geographical area of 638.1 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kurrutola 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 Kurrutola

According to the 2011 Census, Kurrutola village had a total population of 737 people, including 335 males and 402 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 66.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 668.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurrutola

Kurrutola 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 Kurrutola

Kurrutola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Kurrutola is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kurrutola is about 36 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 Kurrutola

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

Health Facilities in Kurrutola

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

FAQs about Kurrutola