Kurchi - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Kurchi is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 41 km from Virajpet and around 93 km from Madikeri. Srimangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurchi is 618076. The village covers a total geographical area of 4789.96 hectares and falls under the 571217 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Kurchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurchi village had a total population of 1,724 people, including 874 males and 850 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.59%, with male literacy at 77.71% and female literacy at 71.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 727.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurchi

Kurchi 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 Kurchi

Kurchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kurchi is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kurchi is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurchi

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

Health Facilities in Kurchi

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

FAQs about Kurchi