Kurlonga - Tandwa, Chatra

Kurlonga is a village situated in the Tandwa subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tandwa and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Saradhu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurlonga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurlonga is 349425. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 825321 pincode. Chatra is the nearest town.

Kurlonga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simaria Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurlonga

According to the 2011 Census, Kurlonga village had a total population of 1,021 people, including 501 males and 520 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.35%, with male literacy at 52.99% and female literacy at 34.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurlonga

Kurlonga 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 Kurlonga

Kurlonga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mccluskieganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Kurlonga is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurlonga

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

Health Facilities in Kurlonga

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

FAQs about Kurlonga