Kurana - Narharpur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kurana is a village situated in the Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narharpur and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kurna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurana is 447930. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.11 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kurana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurana

As per Census 2011, Kurana village has a total population of 1,364 people, consisting of 688 males and 676 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 920 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 317 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurana

Kurana 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 Kurana

Kurana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Kurana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kurana is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurana

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

Health Facilities in Kurana

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

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